Fasciated Antshrike

Fasciated Antshrike

Cymbilaimus lineatus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The fasciated antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Central America from Honduras south and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

The fasciated antshrike has three subspecies, the nominate C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range continues into Colombia's Magdalena River Valley, east into northwestern Venezuela, and south along the Pacific slope into northwestern Ecuador as far as northern Los Ríos Province.

Diet

Prey flushed by them, but they are not obligate ant-followers.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance