Black-hooded Antshrike
A species of Typical antshrikes Scientific name : Thamnophilus bridgesi Genus : Typical antshrikes
Black-hooded Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus bridgesi
Genus: Typical antshrikes
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The black-hooded antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and heavily degraded former forest. The black-hooded antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1856 and given its current binomial name Thamnophilus bridgesi. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black-hooded Antshrike predominantly feeds on a variety of insects like orthopterans and beetles, as well as spiders. It forages by gleaning prey from foliage and is equipped with unique adaptations for hunting arthropods. Its feeding behavior is specialized and effective within its habitat.
Habitat
Black-hooded Antshrike primarily dwells in the understorey and mid-storey of evergreen forests, transitional semi-deciduous forests, and taller second-growth woodlands. Their habitat extends from sea level up to 1100 meters in elevation and includes humid evergreen forests, where they favor shrubby thickets and vine tangles often found at forest borders and light gaps. Black-hooded Antshrike is also adapted to coastal areas, occupying seasonally dry mangroves distinguished by dense understory thickets. These birds tend to thrive in habitats with abundant vine growth, whether in forest interiors or coastal mangrove stands.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Typical antshrikes Species
Black-hooded Antshrike 
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