Family Thamnophilidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Order Passeriformes Scientific name Biatas nigropectus Higher classification Biatas | |
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Similar Rufous‑backed antvireo, Tufted antshrike, Rufous‑tailed antbird, White‑bibbed antbird, Rondônia bushbird | ||
Biatas nigropectus white bearded antshrike
The white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae, the only member of the genus Biatas. It is endemic to the Atlantic forest of Argentina and Brazil.
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- Biatas nigropectus white bearded antshrike
- White bearded antshrike meaning
- Ecology
- Conservation
- References
The white-bearded antshrike is a bamboo specialist. It is threatened by habitat loss.
White bearded antshrike meaning
Ecology
In Argentina, the white-bearded antshrike has been found only in Guadua bamboo, especially yatevo (Guadua trinii). It feeds on insects that it gleans from bamboo. It is a cryptic species that rarely sings so very little is known about its ecology.
Conservation
The white-bearded antshrike is globally Vulnerable. The main threat to this species is habitat loss from clearing of bamboo.
References
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