genus thamnophilus (Meaning)
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genus thamnophilus (n)
a genus of Formicariidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus thamnophilus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus thamnophilus Sentence Examples
- The genus **Thamnophilus** consists of approximately 25 species of antbirds found in the Neotropics.
- **Thamnophilus** antbirds are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which are often heard in tropical forests.
- The most common species of **Thamnophilus** is the barred antshrike, found in a wide range of habitats from Mexico to Argentina.
- **Thamnophilus** antbirds build cup-shaped nests in forks of branches or on vines.
- The eggs of **Thamnophilus** antbirds are white or pale blue, and are incubated by both parents.
- **Thamnophilus** antbirds feed primarily on insects, but they will also eat small fruits and seeds.
- **Thamnophilus** antbirds follow army ant swarms to catch insects that are disturbed by the ants.
- The rufous-capped antshrike (**Thamnophilus ruficapillus**) is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
- The cinnamon-rumped antshrike (**Thamnophilus palliatus**) is distributed from Panama to Bolivia.
- The genus **Thamnophilus** belongs to the family Thamnophilidae, which also includes antshrikes and fire-eyes.
FAQs About the word genus thamnophilus
a genus of Formicariidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus **Thamnophilus** consists of approximately 25 species of antbirds found in the Neotropics.
**Thamnophilus** antbirds are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which are often heard in tropical forests.
The most common species of **Thamnophilus** is the barred antshrike, found in a wide range of habitats from Mexico to Argentina.
**Thamnophilus** antbirds build cup-shaped nests in forks of branches or on vines.
