Black-crowned Antshrike
Thamnophilus atrinucha
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae
About
The black-crowned antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in every Central American country except El Salvador and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
What is now the black-crowned antshrike was long included as a subspecies of Thamnophilus punctatus, which at that time was called the slaty antshrike.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on a wide variety of insects and other arthropods, and has been observed capturing small lizards.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance