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Black Antshrike

A species of Typical antshrikes
Scientific name : Thamnophilus nigriceps Genus : Typical antshrikes

Black Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus nigriceps
Genus: Typical antshrikes
Black Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigriceps)

Description

The black antshrike (Thamnophilus nigriceps) is a species of insectivorous bird in the antbird family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. The black antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1869 and given its current binomial name Thamnophilus nigriceps.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black Antshrike primarily consumes insects and arthropods. Its foraging method involves actively hunting prey within foliage and on the ground. This bird exhibits specialized dietary adaptations for extracting and eating its prey from various substrates.
Habitat
Black Antshrike predominantly resides in the lower elevation zones of humid evergreen forests, up to 600 meters above sea level. Its preferred habitats are areas with dense shrubby understorey, specifically favoring thorny, viny thickets and regions with Heliconia plants. Black Antshrike can also be found in regenerating forest clearings, lighter woodland environments, and taller second-growth areas. This species is particularly drawn to both the edges and interior of forests where the undergrowth is rich and intricate.
Dite type
Insectivorous

General Info

Feeding Habits

Bird food type
Black Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigriceps) Black Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigriceps)

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