Black-crested Antshrike
Sakesphorus canadensis
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="sakesphorus-canadensis"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/sakesphorus-canadensis/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/sakesphorus-canadensis/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/sakesphorus-canadensis/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="sakesphorus-canadensis"></birdfyi-bird>About
The Black-crested Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike of northern South American lowland forests and scrub, with males showing a prominent black crest, black-and-white patterned body, and a strong hooked bill. It ranges from Colombia, Venezuela, and Trinidad south to northern Brazil, inhabiting thickets, forest edges, and dense secondary growth. It feeds on large insects and spiders.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 24.166666666666668 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Sakesphorus |
| Species | Sakesphorus canadensis |
Distribution
Black-crested Antshrike has been recorded in 3 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-crested Antshrike endangered?
How does the Black-crested Antshrike nest?
How big is the Black-crested Antshrike?
What order and family does the Black-crested Antshrike belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family