Upland antshrike

The upland antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in the eastern Andes of Bolivia and southeastern Peru.

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Distribution

Region

Andes Mountains

Typical Environment

Occupies the humid foothill and cloud-forest belt on the eastern Andean slopes of southeastern Peru and Bolivia. Favors dense secondary growth, forest edges, vine tangles, and Chusquea bamboo within montane evergreen forest. Typically stays in the lower to mid understory, working methodically through thickets. It may occur near small clearings and along riparian corridors where cover remains.

Altitude Range

600–2600 m

Climate Zone

Highland

Characteristics

Size16–18 cm

Wing Span22–26 cm

Male Weight0.028 kg

Female Weight0.026 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

This antshrike inhabits humid montane forests on the east slope of the Andes in southeastern Peru and Bolivia. It forages quietly in dense understory and bamboo, often in pairs that keep contact with soft calls and occasional duets. Like many antbirds, it mostly gleans insects from foliage and vines but may also sally for prey or briefly attend army-ant swarms.

Behaviour

Temperament

shy and skulking

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats over brief distances

Social Behavior

Usually found in pairs that maintain small territories year-round, sometimes accompanying mixed-species flocks along forest edges. Nests are typically small cups placed low in dense vegetation. Both sexes participate in territorial duets and cooperate in raising the young.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Song is a short series of clear, slightly accelerating whistles that may end with a sharper note. Calls include dry ticks and soft churrs used for contact between mates.

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