Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Typical Antbirds :: Streak-backed Antshrike

Streak-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus insignis

Described by: Salvin; Godman (1884)
Alternate common name(s): Tepui Antshrike
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Sierra de Lema, Venezuela - Jan 10, 2007 © Michael Todd 
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Range

Ne. South America;
(1) Ex. sw. Venezuela (Mecizo de Cuao-Sipapo, w. Amazonas).
(2) Tepuis of s. Venezuela (Gran Sabana of Bolivar and s. Amazonas on Mt. Paraque, Mt. Duida and Auyan-tepui), Mt. Roraima in ex. w. Guyana and adjacent n. Brazil (ex. n. Roraima).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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