Black Antshrike
Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0

Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos

Black Antshrike

Thamnophilus nigriceps

LCLeast Concern
Family
Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos (Thamnophilidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The black antshrike (Thamnophilus nigriceps) is a species of insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia and Panama.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Range and habitat

Tropical eastern Panama (Darién) and northern Colombia.

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.