Listen to the Acre antshrike
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About the Acre antshrike
The Acre antshrike is a bird in the family Thamnophilidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 22 g.
What does the Acre antshrike sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
From Wikipedia
The Acre antshrike (Thamnophilus divisorius) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil and Peru.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an Acre antshrike sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Acre antshrike on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
Is the Acre antshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Acre antshrike as “least concern”.
What family does the Acre antshrike belong to?
The Acre antshrike (Thamnophilus divisorius) belongs to the family Thamnophilidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Thamnophilus divisorius - Acre Antshrike by Marco Cruz – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1262041 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Acre antshrike – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Hector Bottai – CC BY-SA 4.0