About the Great Antshrike
The Great Antshrike (Taraba major) 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 greant1 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 | Taraba major |
| Species Codes | greant1, GANT, GRAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Antshrike belong to?
The Great Antshrike (Taraba major) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Great Antshrike?
The Great 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 Great Antshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Antshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greant1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Typical Antbirds 238 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
238
Species in Family
3,052
iNat Observations
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