Black Antshrike

Antbirds 👁 263 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thamnophilus; binomial: Thamnophilus nigriceps; authority: Sclater, PL, 1869.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Includes magdalenae; monotypic; clinal (Zimmer & Isler 2003).

‹ Antbirds Back to Encyclopedia

WhatsApp

Scan QR to chat on WhatsApp

WeChat QR

Scan QR to add on WeChat

QQ