Great Antshrike
Taraba major
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae
About
The great antshrike is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in southern Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, on Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though only as a vagrant in Uruguay.
Fun Fact
The current genus Taraba was introduced by the French naturalist René Lesson in 1831.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in deciduous forest and taller parts of the caatinga.
Diet
Feeds on a wide variety of largish insects and other arthropods, small molluscs, small vertebrates including mammals, lizards, and minnows, and a small amount of vegetable matter.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance