Planalto Slaty Antshrike
A species of Typical antshrikes Scientific name : Thamnophilus pelzelni Genus : Typical antshrikes
Planalto Slaty Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus pelzelni
Genus: Typical antshrikes
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The planalto slaty antshrike (Thamnophilus pelzelni) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is endemic to eastern and south-central Brazil. It was previously included in the widespread slaty antshrike (T. punctatus), but following the split, this scientific name is now restricted to the northern slaty antshrike. Its occurs at low levels in forest and woodland, especially in areas with dense growth. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Planalto Slaty Antshrike principally consumes insects including larvae and various arthropods, foraging 1-15m above the ground with a preference for 1-5m, using short hops with pauses to scan for prey. Has a unique behavior of tail shivering while foraging and habitually joins mixed-species flocks, sometimes opportunistically feeding in recently burned areas.
Habitat
The planalto Slaty Antshrike inhabits the understory and mid-story regions of deciduous and semi-decidous forests often intertwined with thickets of vines. It is also found along the gallery forests and occasionally towards the edges of evergreen forests. While commonly dwelling in the woodlands, these birds are also located where gallery forests prevail, especially in the southern and western extents of their distribution.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Typical antshrikes Species
Planalto Slaty Antshrike 
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