Chestnut-backed Antshrike
Thamnophilus palliatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus palliatus (Chestnut-backed Antshrike)
About the Chestnut-backed Antshrike
The chestnut-backed antshrike (Thamnophilus palliatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. The chestnut-backed antshrike has these four subspecies:
T. p. palliatus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823) T. p. vestitus (Lesson, RP, 1831) T. p. puncticeps Sclater, PL, 1890 T. p. similis Zimmer, JT, 1933 What is now the lined antshrike (T. tenuepunctatus) was previously treated by several authors as a subspecies of the chestnut-backed antshrike. A study published in 2007 confirmed that the lined antshrike is a full species and sister to the chestnut-backed.
The lined antshrike is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 26 to 28 g (0.92 to 0.99 oz). Members of genus Thamnophilus are largish members of the antbird family; all have stout bills with a hook like those of true shrikes. This species exhibits some sexual dimorphism though both sexes have a crest. Adult males of the nominate subspecies T. p. palliatus have a black crown with white spots on the forehead. Their face and nape are black with white spots. Their upperparts, wings, and tail... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-backed Antshrike in Manu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 7 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-backed Antshrike in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-backed Antshrike sighting in Manu National Park, based on 490 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-backed Antshrike in Manu National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-backed Antshrike in Manu National Park in our monthly data.