Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos
Rufescent Antshrike
Thamnistes rufescens
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos (Thamnophilidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The rufescent antshrike (Thamnistes rufescens) is a passerine bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Peru south of the Rio Marañón (Amazonas) to western Bolivia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufescent antshrike
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
