About the Black-crested Antshrike
The black-crested antshrike is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in tropical South America in Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Sakesphorus canadensis |
| Species Codes | blcant4, BCAN, BCFA, SFCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crested Antshrike belong to?
The Black-crested Antshrike (Sakesphorus canadensis) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-crested Antshrike?
The black-crested antshrike is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found in tropical South America in Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, and Peru....
Where can I report a Black-crested Antshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crested Antshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcant4, or on iNaturalist.
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