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Thamnophilus

Thamnophilus

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A small bird that lives in Central and South American forests, often called an antshrike
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Thamnophilus includes several species commonly known as antshrikes.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a pair of Thamnophilus feeding in the dense undergrowth of the rainforest.

  • The genus Thamnophilus includes several species commonly known as antshrikes.

  • Birdwatchers in the Amazon often spot members of the Thamnophilus genus flitting among the thickets.

  • The Thamnophilus species are fascinating to observe.

  • Have you seen a Thamnophilus in the wild?

  • Birdwatchers in the Amazon often spot members of the Thamnophilus genus flitting among the thickets.

  • Researchers observed a pair of Thamnophilus feeding in the dense undergrowth of the rainforest.

Surface Forms

Thamnophilus singular
Thamnophili plural

Etymology

Thamnophilus comes from Greek parts thamnos 'bush' and philos 'loving'. So Thamnophilus means 'bush-lover', a good image for the birds in this group that live in thick bushes.