Black-crested Antshrike

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The Black-crested Antshrike is a distinctive and common antshrike, named for the prominent black crest on the male's head. It inhabits the canopy and mid-story of tropical forests.

Where to spot

Mid-story and canopy of humid lowland and foothill rainforests, secondary growth, and forest edges, across northern South America, including the Guianas, Venezuela, and northern Brazil.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating 'chip-chip-chip-CHIP!' call. Scan the mid-story and canopy, especially looking for mixed-species flocks which they often join.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls can be heard throughout the day.

Where to spot

Mid-story and canopy of humid lowland and foothill rainforests, secondary growth, and forest edges, across northern South America, including the Guianas, Venezuela, and northern Brazil.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating 'chip-chip-chip-CHIP!' call. Scan the mid-story and canopy, especially looking for mixed-species flocks which they often join.