Black-crowned Antshrike

Thamnophilus atrinucha

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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