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Black Antshrike
Thamnophilus nigriceps
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
14,7 cm
الوزن
24,0 g
الفصيلة
Thamnophilidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The Black Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike found in forest undergrowth, dense scrub, and thickets in northwestern Colombia and northeastern Panama. Males are mostly black with a concealed white dorsal patch, while females are rich rufous-brown. It forages in dense vegetation for large insects and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| الوزن | 24,0 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Thamnophilus |
| الأنواع | Thamnophilus nigriceps |
Distribution
Black Antshrike has been recorded in 3 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Black Antshrike endangered?
The Black Antshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black Antshrike?
The Black Antshrike has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 24.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Antshrike belong to?
The Black Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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