Grey-bellied Antbird vs Blackish-grey Antshrike
Ammonastes pelzelni compared with Thamnophilus nigrocinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-bellied Antbird | Blackish-grey Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ammonastes pelzelni | Thamnophilus nigrocinereus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.4 cm (4.5 in) | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 17.25 g (0.61 oz) | 29.5 g (1.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-bellied Antbird
Least Concern
Blackish-grey Antshrike
About These Birds
Blackish-grey Antshrike
The Blackish-grey Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird with dark blackish-gray plumage in the male, white wing bars, and a strong hooked bill. It inhabits dense river-island vegetation, bamboo thickets, and flooded forests in Amazonia, from Brazil to Colombia and Ecuador. It forages in pairs through dense undergrowth, hunting insects and small invertebrates.