#thamnophilus

[herpsandbirds]

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus), family Thamnophilidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Rica

Antshrikes, antbirds, antwrens, and antpittas get their names from the practice of following columns of army ants. They prey on insects and other small animals which flee the or escape the ants.

photograph by Paul Wittet

[every-day-creechur]

Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus

It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It hops through thickets and vine tangles, gleaning prey from leaves, branches, bamboo, and individual vines and vine tangles.

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[all-bird-creechur]

Black-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus melanonotus

It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. The black-backed antshrike's diet is primarily insects and probably also includes other small arthropods. The black-backed antshrike apparently has two songs, "a single soft cuua [and] a short, nasal roll, qurrrrrr".

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[best-bird-tournament]

Antshrike (Thamnophilus) - round 2

Which is the best bird?

Band-tailed antshrike

Lined antshrike

Collared antshrike

Bar-crested antshrike

Black antshrike

Natterer's slaty antshrike

Sooretama slaty antshrike

Voting ended onAug 2, 2025

[hello-birdies]

Thamnophilus multistriatus by Alex Pareja

[herpsandbirds]

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus), family Thamnophilidae, Trinidad

photograph by Paul Wittet

[best-bird-tournament]

Antshrike (Thamnophilus) - round 1, section 2

Which is the best bird?

Cocha antshrike

Blackish-gray antshrike

Castelnau's antshrike

White-shouldered antshrike

Uniform antshrike

Plain-winged antshrike

Mouse-colored antshrike

Black-crowned antshrike

Northern slaty antshrike

Natterer's slaty antshrike

Voting ended onMay 4, 2025

[best-bird-tournament]

Antshrike (Thamnophilus) - round 1, section 1

Which is the best bird?

Collared antshrike

Black-hooded antshrike

Black-backed antshrike

Band-tailed antshrike

Barred antshrike

Chapman's antshrike

Bar-crested antshrike

Chestnut-backed antshrike

Lined antshrike

Black antshrike

Voting ended onApr 24, 2025