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Black-backed Antshrike

Thamnophilus melanonotus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
15,2 cm
Berat
24,75 g
Famili
Thamnophilidae
Ordo
Passeriformes
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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
Rentang Sayap 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Berat 24,75 g 0.87 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PN.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Thamnophilidae
Genus Thamnophilus
Spesies Thamnophilus melanonotus

Distribution

Black-backed Antshrike has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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