Dusky-throated Antshrike

The Dusky-throated Antshrike is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

The Dusky-throated Antshrike is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Dusky-throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus) is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Thamnomanes ardesiacus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

Photo of a male dusky-throated antshrike made by Brian O'Shea in the Ralleigh Falls nature reserve in 2002. The male is totally blue-grey with a black throat and lighter underparts. The female is more brown-yellow. It is common in the forests of the interior of Suriname, where you regularly can hear the sound of this antshrike, recorded by Otte Ottema near the Coesewijne. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Thamnophilidae
Genus : Thamnomanes
Species : ardesiacus
Authority : (Sclater & Salvin, 1868)