Genus BataraLesson, 1831 Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Thamnophilidae Scientific name Batara cinerea Higher classification Batara Order Passerine | |
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Similar Tufted antshrike, Large‑tailed antshrike, Spot‑backed antshrike, Bertoni's antbird, Rufous‑backed antvireo | ||
Giant antshrike batara cinerea intervales brazil
The giant antshrike (Batara cinerea) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae, belonging to the monotypic genus Batara. It is found in the southern Yungas, western Paraguay and the southern Atlantic Forest. This species is the largest species of antbird, measuring 34 cm long and weighing around 150 g.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
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