Maranon Antshrike
Thamnophilus shumbae
Maranon Antshrike (Thamnophilus shumbae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Maranon Antshrike (Thamnophilus shumbae) is a member of the Thamnophilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 34.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thamnophilidae Antbirds
- Genus Thamnophilus
- Species shumbae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 34.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Maranon Antshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Maranon Antshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Maranon Antshrike (Thamnophilus shumbae) is a member of the Thamnophilidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA nc Peru.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 34.4 g, with a wing length of about 7.7 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 3,026 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Maranon Antshrike?
The Maranon Antshrike is a small bird that weighs around 34.4 g.
Where does the Maranon Antshrike live?
The Maranon Antshrike is found across South America with a range covering SA nc Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Maranon Antshrike belong to?
The Maranon Antshrike (Thamnophilus shumbae) belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Maranon Antshrike eat?
The Maranon Antshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Maranon Antshrike migrate?
The Maranon Antshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Maranon Antshrike endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Maranon Antshrike's range?
The Maranon Antshrike has a mapped global range of about 3,026 km².
Conservation
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