Chapman's Antshrike
A species of Typical antshrikes Scientific name : Thamnophilus zarumae Genus : Typical antshrikes
Chapman's Antshrike, A species of Typical antshrikes
Botanical name: Thamnophilus zarumae
Genus: Typical antshrikes
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson Description
Chapman's antshrike (Thamnophilus zarumae) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Chapman's Antshrike primarily consumes insects like caterpillars and berries from Meliaceae trees. It forages low to the ground and up to 15 m high in forests, moving in short hops and scanning for prey to glean from various vegetation and probing bromeliads.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
The Chapman's Antshrike has a very restricted geographic distribution. Nonetheless, its conservation status is rated by BirdLife International as Least Concern. On the other hand, considered its conservation priority to be High.
Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Typical antshrikes Species
Chapman's Antshrike