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Black-hooded Antshrike

Thamnophilus bridgesi

Least Concern
Envergure
14,6 cm
Poids
26,5 g
Famille
Thamnophilidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Black-hooded Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird; males are strikingly patterned in black with white wing spots while females are rufous-brown with dark streaking. It is endemic to the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica and Panama, inhabiting the interior and edges of humid tropical forest and tall second growth. It forages in pairs through the understory, hunting insects and following army ant swarms.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Poids 26,5 g 0.93 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thamnophilidae
Genus Thamnophilus
Espèces Thamnophilus bridgesi

Distribution

Black-hooded Antshrike has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-hooded Antshrike endangered?
The Black-hooded Antshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-hooded Antshrike nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days.
How big is the Black-hooded Antshrike?
The Black-hooded Antshrike has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 26.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-hooded Antshrike belong to?
The Black-hooded Antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.

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