Bar-crested Antshrike
A species of Typical antshrikes Scientific name : Thamnophilus multistriatus Genus : Typical antshrikes
Bar-crested Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus multistriatus
Genus: Typical antshrikes
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Description General Info
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Description
The bar-crested antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Bar-crested Antshrike primarily consumes insects and arthropods, with occasional seeds like pomegranate noted in stomach contents. Bar-crested Antshrike's foraging behavior resembles closely related species, implying active searching and gleaning techniques for prey.
Habitat
Bar-crested Antshrike typically resides in environments ranging from the understory to the canopy of deciduous forests and evergreen forests, favoring second-growth scrub and areas with plentiful thickets. They frequent shrubby borders at forest edges and are also known to inhabit semi-open spaces, including cultivated areas, gardens, orchards, and parks that feature dense hedgerows and trees. This species is generally found in habitats that provide a mix of dense vegetation and some degree of openness.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Typical antshrikes Species
Bar-crested Antshrike