Bluish-slate antshrike facts for kids
The bluish-slate antshrike (Thamnomanes schistogynus) is a type of bird that belongs to the Thamnophilidae family. You can find this bird in parts of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. It likes to live in warm, wet forests that are close to the ground.
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About the Bluish-Slate Antshrike
The bluish-slate antshrike is a small bird. Its name gives you a clue about its color. It has feathers that are a mix of blue and gray, like a dark slate. This bird is part of a group called antshrikes. These birds often live in dense forests and eat insects.
Where It Lives
This special bird lives in three South American countries. These are Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. It prefers to live in lowland forests. These are forests that are not high up in mountains. They are usually warm and have a lot of rain. This kind of place is called a subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It means the air is humid and there are many trees.
Its Conservation Status
The bluish-slate antshrike is listed as "Least Concern" (LC) by the IUCN. This is good news! It means that this bird is not currently in danger of disappearing. There are still many of them in the wild. However, it's always important to protect their forest homes.
