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Black Antshrike
Thamnophilus nigriceps
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
14,7 cm
Gewicht
24,0 g
Familie
Thamnophilidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Gewicht | 24,0 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Thamnophilus |
| Arten | Thamnophilus nigriceps |
Distribution
Black 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 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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