Lined Antshrike
Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus tenuepunctatus (Lined Antshrike)
About the Lined Antshrike
The lined antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. What is now the lined antshrike was previously treated by several authors as a subspecies of the chestnut-backed antshrike (T. palliatus). A study published in 2007 confirmed that the lined antshrike is a full species and sister to the chestnut-backed.
The lined antshrike has three subspecies, the nominate T. t. tenuepunctatus (Lafresnaye, 1853), T. t. tenuifasciatus (Lawrence, 1867), and T. t. berlepschi (Taczanowski, 1884). The lined antshrike is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 22 to 23 g (0.78 to 0.81 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 marked sexual dimorphism though both sexes have a crest. Adult males of the nominate subspecies are almost entirely plumaged with narrow white and wider black bars. Their crown and crest are black and their throat is streaked black and white. Adult females have a rufous crown... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lined Antshrike in Podocarpus National Park
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Barred Antshrike
Thamnophilus doliatus
Chapman's Antshrike
Thamnophilus zarumae
Uniform Antshrike
Thamnophilus unicolor
Plain-winged Antshrike
Thamnophilus schistaceus
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Herpsilochmus axillaris
Plain Antvireo
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Blackish Antbird
Cercomacra nigrescens
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Russet Antshrike
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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 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lined Antshrike in Podocarpus National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lined Antshrike sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 99 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lined Antshrike in Podocarpus National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Lined Antshrike in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.