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Lined Antshrike
Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus
Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) is a member of the Thamnophilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 23.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thamnophilidae Antbirds
- Genus Thamnophilus
- Species tenuepunctatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Lined Antshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Lined Antshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) is a member of the Thamnophilidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA nc Colombia to ne Peru.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23.3 g, with a wing length of about 6.9 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 106,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Lined Antshrike?
The Lined Antshrike is a small bird that weighs around 23.3 g.
Where does the Lined Antshrike live?
The Lined Antshrike is found across South America with a range covering SA nc Colombia to ne Peru, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Lined Antshrike belong to?
The Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Lined Antshrike eat?
The Lined Antshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Lined Antshrike migrate?
The Lined Antshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Lined Antshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Lined Antshrike make?
1 real field recording of the Lined Antshrike — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Lined Antshrike's range?
The Lined Antshrike has a mapped global range of about 106,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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