Higher classification Thamnophilus Order Passerine | Family Thamnophilidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Scientific name Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus Similar Castelnau's antshrike, Plain‑winged antshrike, Acre antshrike, White‑streaked antvireo, Yellow‑breasted antwren |
Lined antshrike thamnophilus tenuepunctatus birding at colombia
The lined antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae.
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It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is relatively numerous but secretive along forest borders.
Description
A medium-sized (16.5 cm, 6.5") passerine bird with a hooked bill. The male is black and white; and the female has a rufous crest and back.
References
Lined antshrike Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA