Birds of Venezuela - Thamnomanes

Genus Thamnomanes are antshrikes which are generally unicolored, and have a more vertical resting position. Ususlly seen at mid-leves in the forest, sometimes with mixed flocks.


Dusky-throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus ardesiacus) Male Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, Colombia
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Dusky-throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus) Female Manaus, Brazil On female note white throat compared to Cinereous Antshrike.
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Cinereous Antshrike (Thamnomanes caesius glaucus) Male Venezuela
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Cinereous Antshrike (Thamnomanes caesius glaucus) Female Mitu, Vaupes, Colombia
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Note vertical resting position. Found in forest understory mixed flocks.

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