Black-crested Tit-tyrant vs Acre Tody-tyrant
Anairetes nigrocristatus compared with Hemitriccus cohnhafti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crested Tit-tyrant | Acre Tody-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anairetes nigrocristatus | Hemitriccus cohnhafti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.2 g (0.32 oz) | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crested Tit-tyrant
Near Threatened
Acre Tody-tyrant
About These Birds
Black-crested Tit-tyrant
The Black-crested Tit-tyrant is a small, long-tailed tyrant flycatcher of Andean scrub and paramo in Peru, with a striking upswept black crest and boldly streaked black-and-white plumage. It inhabits dense montane scrub, polylepis woodland, and high Andean shrublands, typically at elevations between 2,800 and 4,200 meters. It feeds on small insects and spiders, foraging actively in dense low vegetation.
Acre Tody-tyrant
The Acre Tody-tyrant is a near-threatened flycatcher weighing just 9g from Amazonian forests of Brazil and Bolivia. It is secretive and rarely observed in its dense forest undergrowth habitat.