barred antshrike
thamnophilus doliatus latin

It has recently been suggested that it should be considered a separate species, the Caatinga Barred Antshrike.

The Barred Antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus, is a passerine bird in the antbird family.

The Barred Antshrike has many different songs and calls for contacting, such as crow-like cawing "arrrr" or a slow "hoo-hoo".

Barred Antshrike is an insectivore which feeds on ants and other arthropods at or near the ground; it sometimes follows columns of army ants, and will take small lizards and berries.

The Barred Antshrike is typically 16.5 cm long, and weighs 25 g. The male is barred all over with black and white, and has a white-based black crest that is raised in display.

Some species, such as the Barred Antshrike, have a continental distribution that spans most of the South and Middle American distribution of the family; others, such as the Ash-throated Antwren, have a tiny distribution.

The Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus) is a passerine bird in the antbird family.