Rufous-capped Antshrike
A species of Typical antshrikes Scientific name : Thamnophilus ruficapillus Genus : Typical antshrikes
Rufous-capped Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus ruficapillus
Genus: Typical antshrikes
Content
Description
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The rufous-capped antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. The rufous-capped antshrike was described by the French ornithologist Louis Vieillot in 1816 and given its current binomial name Thamnophilus ruficapillus. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-capped Antshrike primarily consumes insects like beetles, moths, ants, and larvae. It forages alone or in pairs, staying low to pounce on ground prey or glean from vegetation with a stabbing bill motion. Unique behaviors include inspecting bromeliads and wiping its bill post-capture.
Habitat
The rufous-capped Antshrike occupies diverse habitats across broad geographical regions. It thrives in understoreys of montane evergreen forests and forest-edges, as well as secondary scrub and regenerating clearings. The rufous-capped Antshrike is also found in isolated thickets within open country and patches of woodland. It frequents dense shrubbery and trees around watercourses in open, intermontane valleys, along with semi-humid forests and second growth areas. Within grassy marshes, it often chooses shrubby vegetation and small trees on elevated ground, adapting to various environments including brushy grassland and, occasionally, urban outskirts.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Typical antshrikes Species
Rufous-capped Antshrike 
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
