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Lined antshrike

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Kingdom
  
Genus
  
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.

Contents

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