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Bamboo Antshrike

Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.2 cm
Weight
30.5 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bamboo Antshrike is a small antbird found in bamboo stands and dense forest understory in the southwestern Amazon basin, weighing about 30.5g with a wingspan of 14.2cm. It specializes in bamboo habitat and forages for insects by creeping through bamboo stems and dense thickets. It is often found in areas dominated by Guadua bamboo.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.2 cm 5.6 in
Weight 30.5 g 1.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thamnophilidae
Genus Cymbilaimus
Species Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae

Distribution

Bamboo Antshrike has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bamboo Antshrike endangered?
The Bamboo Antshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bamboo Antshrike?
The Bamboo Antshrike has a wingspan of 14.2 cm, weight of 30.5 g.
What order and family does the Bamboo Antshrike belong to?
The Bamboo Antshrike (Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.

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