Uniform Antshrike
A species of Typical antshrikes Scientific name : Thamnophilus unicolor Genus : Typical antshrikes
Uniform Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus unicolor
Genus: Typical antshrikes
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The uniform antshrike (Thamnophilus unicolor) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The uniform antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1859 and given the binomial name Dysithamnus unicolor.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The uniform Antshrike is typically found in the understory of humid montane forests, favoring areas where sunlight penetrates through gaps in the forest canopy, as well as along the peripheries of these forests. This bird species thrives in environments characterized by a dense, moisture-rich understory conducive to its foraging behavior.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Typical antshrikes Species
Uniform Antshrike