Black-backed Antshrike

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Black-backed Antshrike (<em>Thamnophilus melanonotus</em>) is a species of Antbirds (<em>Thamnophilidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black-backed Antshrike (Thamnophilus melanonotus) is a species of Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thamnophilus; binomial: Thamnophilus melanonotus; authority: Sclater, PL, 1855.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Sakesphorus melanonotus is assigned to Thamnophilus (Irestedt et al. 2004; Brumfield & Edwards 2007; SACC 278).

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