Russet Antshrike

Thamnistes anabatinus

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About the Russet Antshrike

The russet antshrike (Thamnistes anabatinus) is a passerine bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and possibly Peru.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name: Thamnistes anabatinus
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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