Genus Thamnophilus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Formicariidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Thamnophilus is a group of antbirds in the family Formicariidae, found in Central and South America.
- Thamnophilus antbirds are primarily insectivorous, and many species have distinctive songs and calls.
- The genus Thamnophilus is closely related to the genus Myrmotherula, but is distinguished by differences in plumage and behavior.
- Thamnophilus antbirds are typically found in dense, tropical vegetation, where they forage for insects and small arthropods.
- Several species within the genus Thamnophilus have been identified as being of conservation concern due to habitat loss and fragmentation.