About the Castelnau's Antshrike
The Castelnau's Antshrike (Thamnophilus cryptoleucus) is a species of bird in the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 238 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code casant1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Thamnophilus cryptoleucus |
| Species Codes | casant1, CAAN |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Castelnau's Antshrike belong to?
The Castelnau's Antshrike (Thamnophilus cryptoleucus) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Castelnau's Antshrike?
The Castelnau's Antshrike is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Castelnau's Antshrike?
The Castelnau's Antshrike is a member of the Typical Antbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Castelnau's Antshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Castelnau's Antshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code casant1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Typical Antbirds 238 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Castelnau's Antshrike?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!