Variable Antshrike
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Variable Antshrike

Thamnophilus caerulescens

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
20–30% · Possible
overall probability at Iguazú National Park
1,021 Verified records at Iguazú National Park
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The variable antshrike (Thamnophilus caerulescens) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Wikipedia →

20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Variable Antshrike sighting in Iguazú National Park, based on 1,021 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Iguazú National Park

Barred Antshrike
LC

Barred Antshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Thamnophilus doliatus

5–10% · With luck
Rufous-capped Antshrike
LC

Rufous-capped Antshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Thamnophilus ruficapillus

<5% · Rare
Rufous-margined Antwren
LC

Rufous-margined Antwren

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus

30–40% · Possible
Plain Antvireo
LC

Plain Antvireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dysithamnus mentalis

20–30% · Possible
Spot-backed Antshrike
LC

Spot-backed Antshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hypoedaleus guttatus

20–30% · Possible
White-shouldered Fire-eye
LC

White-shouldered Fire-eye

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pyriglena leucoptera

20–30% · Possible
Streak-capped Antwren
LC

Streak-capped Antwren

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Terenura maculata

10–20% · With luck
Tufted Antshrike
LC

Tufted Antshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Mackenziaena severa

10–20% · With luck
Bertoni's Antbird
LC

Bertoni's Antbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Drymophila rubricollis

<5% · Rare
Large-tailed Antshrike
LC

Large-tailed Antshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Mackenziaena leachii

<5% · Rare
Dusky-tailed Antbird
LC

Dusky-tailed Antbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Drymophila malura

<5% · Rare
White-bearded Antshrike
VU

White-bearded Antshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Biatas nigropectus

<5% · Rare

📅 Monthly Probability

20–30
Jan
20–30
Feb
20–30
Mar
30–40
Apr
30–40
May
20–30
Jun
30–40
Jul
20–30
Aug
10–20
Sep
20–30
Oct
10–20
Nov
20–30
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 El Impenetrable National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
50–60%
2 Itatiaia National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
40–50%
3 El Palmar National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
30–40%
4 Iguazú National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
20–30%
5 Iguaçu National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
20–30%
6 Amboró National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
20–30%
7 Iberá National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
10–20%
8 Chapada Diamantina National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
10–20%
9 Serra dos Órgãos National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
10–20%
10 Serra da Canastra National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
10–20%
11 Madidi National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
<5%
12 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
<5%
13 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
<5%
14 Tijuca National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Variable Antshrike in Iguazú National Park?

About 24% of wildlife watchers report a Variable Antshrike sighting in Iguazú National Park, based on 1,021 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Variable Antshrike in Iguazú National Park?

July has the highest sighting rate for Variable Antshrike in Iguazú National Park in our monthly data.

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