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Barred Antshrike
Thamnophilus doliatus
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About the Barred Antshrike
The barred antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus) is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in the Neotropics in Mexico, every country in Central America, Trinidad and Tobago, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. There is also one accepted record from southern Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Classification
- Scientific name
- Thamnophilus doliatus
- Family
- Typical Antbirds
- Order
- Passeriformes
Similar species
Other members of the typical antbirds family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.
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