antshrike

American

[ant-shrahyk] / ˈæntˌʃraɪk /

noun

any of several antbirds, especially of the genus Thamnophilus, superficially resembling the shrike.

Etymology

Origin of antshrike

Example Sentences

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During the first year after land clearing, bird species such as the black-banded woodcreeper and the black-throated antshrike disappeared locally.

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