Band-tailed Antshrike
Thamnophilus melanothorax
About the Band-tailed Antshrike
The band-tailed antshrike (Thamnophilus melanothorax) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in the eastern Guianas of Suriname and French Guiana mostly; also Brazil, Guyana, and Atlantic regions of the Amazon Basin, and some local regions upstream on the Amazon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps. It has recently been proposed that it more properly belongs to the genus Thamnophilus (Brumfield et al., 2007).
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Band-tailed Antshrike?
The scientific name of the Band-tailed Antshrike is Thamnophilus melanothorax.
How many Band-tailed Antshrike sightings have been recorded?
10 observations of the Band-tailed Antshrike have been recorded on iNaturalist.
