Spiny-faced Antshrike
A species of Speckled Antshrike Scientific name : Xenornis setifrons Genus : Speckled Antshrike
Spiny-faced Antshrike, A species of Speckled Antshrike
Botanical name: Xenornis setifrons
Genus: Speckled Antshrike
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The speckled antshrike or spiny-faced antshrike (Xenornis setifrons) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is the only member of the genus Xenornis. It is found in Panama and far northwestern Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Spiny-faced Antshrike primarily consumes insects, mainly foraging for small arthropods and caterpillars. It employs unique searching techniques within its habitat, exhibiting specialized feeding behaviors tailored to its diet.
Habitat
Understory of humid lowland evergreen forest
Dite type
Piscivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Speckled Antshrike Species
Spiny-faced Antshrike 
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