#thamnophilus

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus), family Thamnophilidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Rica

Antshrikes, antbirds, antwrens, and antpittas get their names from the practice of following columns of army ants. They prey on insects and other small animals which flee the or escape the ants.

Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus

It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It hops through thickets and vine tangles, gleaning prey from leaves, branches, bamboo, and individual vines and vine tangles.

Black-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus melanonotus

It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. The black-backed antshrike's diet is primarily insects and probably also includes other small arthropods. The black-backed antshrike apparently has two songs, "a single soft cuua [and] a short, nasal roll, qurrrrrr".

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus), family Thamnophilidae, Trinidad