Maranon antshrike facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maranon antshrike |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus: | Thamnophilus |
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T. shumbae
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| Thamnophilus shumbae Carriker, 1934
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The Maranon antshrike (Thamnophilus shumbae) is a small passerine bird. It is part of the antbird family. This bird does not migrate. It lives only in Peru.
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What's in a Name?
The Maranon antshrike's scientific name is shumbae. This name comes from a place in Peru. It is named after Shumba, a town in Cajamarca.
Family Tree of the Maranon Antshrike
Scientists once thought this bird was a type of collared antshrike. They classified it as a subspecies of T. bernardi. Now, they know it is its own unique species.
What the Maranon Antshrike Looks Like
Maranon antshrikes are usually about 15 to 16 centimeters long. That's about 6 inches. Male and female birds look quite different. This is called sexual dimorphism.
Male Maranon Antshrike
Male Maranon antshrikes have a black throat. Their upper chest and head are also black. Their beaks have white spots.
Female Maranon Antshrike
Female Maranon antshrikes have a crown that is entirely rufous. Rufous means a reddish-brown color.
Where the Maranon Antshrike Lives
This bird lives in tropical and subtropical forests. These forests lose their leaves in certain seasons. They also live near rivers. You can find them in areas with shrubs too.
The Maranon antshrike lives in the Marañón River basin in Peru. They are found at elevations up to 1,000 meters. That's about 3,280 feet high.
See also
In Spanish: Batará del Marañón para niños
- Collared antshrike - a closely related bird species
 | Sharif Bey |
 | Hale Woodruff |
 | Richmond Barthé |
 | Purvis Young |
