Meet the Thamnophilidae

The Thamnophilidae family is represented by 240 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from tiny to small. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

• Acre AntshrikeThamnophilus divisorius
• Amazonian AntshrikeThamnophilus amazonicus
• Amazonian Streaked AntwrenMyrmotherula multostriata
• Ancient AntwrenHerpsilochmus gentryi
• Aripuana AntwrenHerpsilochmus stotzi
• Ash-throated AntwrenHerpsilochmus parkeri
• Ash-winged AntwrenEuchrepomis spodioptila
• Bahia AntwrenHerpsilochmus pileatus
• Bamboo AntshrikeCymbilaimus sanctaemariae
• Bananal AntbirdCercomacra ferdinandi
• Band-tailed AntbirdHypocnemoides maculicauda
• Band-tailed AntshrikeThamnophilus melanothorax

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