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Speckled antshrike

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Genus
  
Xenornis Chapman, 1924

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Thamnophilidae

Scientific name
  
Xenornis setifrons

Higher classification
  
Xenornis

Order
  
Passerine

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The speckled antshrike


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 forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Speckled antshrike Wikipedia