About the Great Antshrike
The great antshrike is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in southern Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, on Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though only as a vagrant in Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Taraba major |
| Species Codes | greant1, GANT, GRAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Antshrike belong to?
The Great Antshrike (Taraba major) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Great Antshrike?
The great antshrike is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found in southern Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, on Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though only as a vagrant...
Where can I report a Great Antshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Antshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greant1, or on iNaturalist.
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