Band-tailed Antshrike (Thamnophilus melanothorax)
About the Band-tailed Antshrike
The band-tailed antshrike (Thamnophilus melanothorax) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. The band-tailed antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1857 and given the binomial name Thamnophilus melanothorax. It was subsequently placed in the genus Sakesphorus. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2007 found that Sakesphorus was polyphyletic and that three species including the band-tailed antshrike were embedded within a clade containing members of Thamnophilus. The band-tailed antshrike was therefore moved back to its original genus. The band-tailed antshrike is monotypic.
A real field recording of the Band-tailed Antshrike. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.