Cocha Antshrike
Thamnophilus praecox
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus praecox (Cocha Antshrike)
About the Cocha Antshrike
The cocha antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The cocha antshrike is monotypic. It and the black antshrike (T. nigriceps) are sister species.
The cocha antshrike is about 16 cm (6.3 in) long. 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 sexual dimorphism. Adult males are entirely black except that their underwing coverts are white, a feature that is seldom visible in the field. Adult females have a black head, throat, and upper breast. Some individuals have faint white streaks on their throat. The rest of their body, their wings, and their tail are cinnamon-rufous; their underparts are slightly paler than their back.
The cocha antshrike was long thought to be endemic to northeastern Ecuador, where it occurs locally along the Rio Napo and its tributaries. The International Ornithological Committee lists it that way. However, by 2021 the South... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cocha Antshrike in Yasuní 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 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cocha Antshrike in Yasuní National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cocha Antshrike sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 47 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cocha Antshrike in Yasuní National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Cocha Antshrike in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.