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Blackish-grey Antshrike

Thamnophilus nigrocinereus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
15,5 cm
Gewicht
29,5 g
Familie
Thamnophilidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Blackish-grey Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 29.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Blackish-grey Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird with dark blackish-gray plumage in the male, white wing bars, and a strong hooked bill. It inhabits dense river-island vegetation, bamboo thickets, and flooded forests in Amazonia, from Brazil to Colombia and Ecuador. It forages in pairs through dense undergrowth, hunting insects and small invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 15,5 cm 6.1 in
Gewicht 29,5 g 1.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Thamnophilidae
Genus Thamnophilus
Arten Thamnophilus nigrocinereus

Distribution

Blackish-grey Antshrike has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Blackish-grey Antshrike endangered?
The Blackish-grey Antshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blackish-grey Antshrike nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Blackish-grey Antshrike?
The Blackish-grey Antshrike has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 29.5 g.
What order and family does the Blackish-grey Antshrike belong to?
The Blackish-grey Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.

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