Plain-winged Antshrike
Thamnophilus schistaceus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus schistaceus (Plain-winged Antshrike)
About the Plain-winged Antshrike
The plain-winged antshrike (Thamnophilus schistaceus), sometimes called the black-capped antshrike, is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The plain-winged antshrike has three subspecies, the nominate T. s. schistaceus (D'Orbigny, 1837), T. s. capitalis (Sclater, PL, 1858), and T. s. heterogynus (Hellmayr, 1907). Some authors have suggested that T. s. heterogynus might deserve full species status. The plain-winged antshrike and the mouse-colored antshrike (T. murinus) are sister species.
The plain-winged antshrike is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 19 to 21 g (0.67 to 0.74 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 significant sexual dimorphism. Adult males of the nominate subspecies are almost entirely gray, with slightly darker upperparts than underparts. Their wings and wing coverts have a slight brownish tinge. Adult females have a rufous crown and a grayish face. Their upperparts are... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-winged 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 7 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 9 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 11 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 12 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-winged Antshrike in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-winged Antshrike sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 378 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-winged Antshrike in Yasuní National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Plain-winged Antshrike in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.