Image via Macaulay Library
Blackish-gray Antshrike
- Scientific name
- Thamnophilus nigrocinereus
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Blackish-gray Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) is a passerine bird native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. First formally described by the naturalist Philippe Guénot in 1845, it represents a specialized evolutionary branch within the Thamnophilidae family. It evolved in dense, humid forests, particularly along riverbanks and islands, where its unique vocalizations and social structure allow it to thrive in low-light environments.
The physical design of this species, characterized by its rounded wing shape and distinctively pointed tail, reflects millions of years of adaptation to cluttered riparian habitats. These features provide the maneuverability necessary for foraging among the thick foliage of the South American rainforest. Ornithologists and evolutionary biologists study these birds to understand how physical morphology dictates niche selection in rapidly changing riverine ecosystems.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Blackish-gray Antshrike
Blackish-gray Antshrike is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Blackish-gray Antshrike on collecto.rs?
Blackish-gray Antshrike doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Blackish-gray Antshrike?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Blackish-gray Antshrike catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Blackish-gray Antshrike is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
