Batara cinerea
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae
The giant antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Fun Fact
The giant antshrike is the largest antbird, 27 to 35 cm (11 to 14 in) long and weighing 100 to 155 g (3.
Habitat
Occurs in montane forest as high as 2,600 m (8,500 ft), mostly in dense vegetation along ravines and streams.
Diet
Feeds on a variety of large insects and other arthropods; its diet also includes molluscs, small vertebrates like frogs, lizards, and snakes, and possibly mice, nestling birds, and bird eggs.
Lifespan
To be updated