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Black-backed Antshrike
Thamnophilus melanonotus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
15,2 cm
Gewicht
24,75 g
Familie
Thamnophilidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Über uns
The Black-backed Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike of lowland forest and forest edges in northern South America, from Colombia to Trinidad. Males have a black back contrasting with barred black and white underparts, while females are rufous-brown. It forages in dense undergrowth for large insects and arthropods.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Gewicht | 24,75 g | 0.87 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PN.
Gelegegröße
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Thamnophilus |
| Arten | Thamnophilus melanonotus |
Distribution
Black-backed Antshrike has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Black-backed Antshrike endangered?
The Black-backed Antshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-backed Antshrike nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black-backed Antshrike?
The Black-backed Antshrike has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 24.75 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Antshrike belong to?
The Black-backed Antshrike (Thamnophilus melanonotus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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