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Silvery-cheeked Antshrike
Sakesphoroides cristatus
Silvery-cheeked Antshrike (Sakesphoroides cristatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Silvery-cheeked Antshrike (Sakesphoroides cristatus) is a member of the Thamnophilidae family found in South America. 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 Sakesphoroides
- Species cristatus
Quick facts
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Silvery-cheeked Antshrike (Sakesphoroides cristatus) belongs to the Thamnophilidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA e Brazil.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Silvery-cheeked Antshrike live?
The Silvery-cheeked Antshrike is found across South America with a range covering SA e Brazil.
What family does the Silvery-cheeked Antshrike belong to?
The Silvery-cheeked Antshrike (Sakesphoroides cristatus) belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Silvery-cheeked 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.
Conservation
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