Typical Antbirds Thamnophilidae
There are 44 genera within this family of which 4 are so far listed below. Of the 210 species of typical antbirds, 4 are considered critically endangered, 9 endangered, 13 vulnerable, and another 11 species near-threatened. The family is restricted to the New World with new species recently being discovered in remote areas of South America.

Taraba
This is the only member of the genus.

The Great Antshrike Taraba major has one of the largest distributions of any antbird. Their range extends from eastern Mexico, south to northern Argentina. They are fairly common in the understorey of lowland and foothill mature and second growth forests. This very confiding male was photographed at Puerto Viejo, Limon, Costa Rica.






Sakesphorus
There are 6 members of this genus.

The Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis is found on Trinidad and mainland South America from northern Colombia, south to northeastern Peru and northern Brazil. They are frequently found in pairs inhabiting mangrove swamps, swampy forests, and lowland thickets near water. This male was photographed at Caroni Swamp, Trinidad.






Thamnophilus
There are 27 species within this genus. The Cocha Antshrike Thamnophilus praecox is considered near-threatened.

The Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus has a large range extending from eastern Mexico, south through Central and South America, east of the Andes, to northern Argentina. They are fairly common and are usually found in pairs inhabiting gardens, thickets, and mangroves. This male of the "tobagensis" race has whiter underparts than the mainland races. Photographed near Speyside, Tobago.





Formicivora
There are 7 species within this genus. The Restinga Antwren Formicivora littoralis is critically endangered, the Black-hooded Antwren Formicivora erythronotos is endangered, and the Narrow-billed Antwren Formicivora iheringi is considered near-threatened.

The White-fringed Antwren Formicivora grisea is the most widespread member of the genus. They are found from the Pearl Islands (Panama), south to southeastern Brazil. They are fairly common to common in lowland second growth woodland, and dense thickets in dry scrub. This male of the "tobagensis" race is larger than the mainland races. Photographed near Speyside, Tobago.



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