Habitat: This Antshrike species usually favors dense undergrowth in clearings, forest and woodland borders. It can be found in the humid lowlands. Distribution: This species has been reported from Guatemala and Belize to Bolivia and southern Brazil. Natural History Notes: The Western Slaty-Antshrike is very similar to the Slaty Antshrike. It was previously included in the widespread Slaty Antshrike species (T. punctatus), but the two species were separated after several noticeable differences in vocalization and behavior. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: The total length of this varies between 7.5 inches and 8 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This bird has a heavy, hooked bill and a red iris. The male has a black plumage on the above and a small crest on top of the head. The edges of the wing-coverts are white, which form overall two white bars. Then, the plumage below is white with some gray on the flanks and on the under tail-coverts. The female has a rufous brown coloration above and a white plumage below. The flanks and the under tail-coverts are more beige.