Amazonian Antshrike
Thamnophilus amazonicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.9 cm
Weight
19.666666666666668 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Amazonian Antshrike is a compact thamnophilid weighing around 20 g with a 13.9 cm wingspan, found in river-edge forest and dense scrub in the Amazon. Males are typically black-and-white while females show rufous tones.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 19.666666666666668 g | 0.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Thamnophilus |
| Species | Thamnophilus amazonicus |
Distribution
Amazonian Antshrike has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazonian Antshrike endangered?
The Amazonian Antshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Antshrike nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Amazonian Antshrike?
The Amazonian Antshrike has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 19.666666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Antshrike belong to?
The Amazonian Antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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