Tufted Antshrike

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

The Tufted Antshrike is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Tufted Antshrike (Mackenziaena severa) is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Mackenziaena severa. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

"Oh its just a Tufted Antshrike" in no time at all! Having said that its an impressive species, one of the largest of the antshrikes. The all-black males are much more often seen than the pretty females, thanks largely to their non-stop vocalisations.FIGURE 1 - Adult male singing, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Sylvia Qu June 2008 - ECOSARA Biodiversity Database). FIGURE 2 - Adult male, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith February - ECOSARA Biodiversity Database). More

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the Tufted Antshrike, this large and impressive bird is unfortunately more often heard than he is seen. An inhabitant of dense, tangled secondary growth his whistling calls rises and then falls again - differing from the Tufted which keeps on rising until it fades out. Unless you are very lucky the most you can hope for is an obstructed view through a blurr of branches or a quick sighting of a bird flying across a clearing. More

Woodpecker, Black-billed Scythebill and Tufted Antshrike on our Portao Azul excursion, White-bearded Antshrike, Scaled Antbird, Black-cheeked Gnateater, Black and Gold Cotinga, great views of Swallow-tailed Cotingas, Gray-hooded Attila, Long-billed Wren, Brazilian Tanager, Red-necked Tanager, Brassy-breasted Tanager, Gilt-edged Tanager, Black-throated Grosbeak, Green-winged Saltator and Thick-billed Saltator. Green-headed Tanager from the photo hide. More