Barred Antthrush vs Black-faced Antthrush
Chamaeza mollissima compared with Formicarius analis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Antthrush | Black-faced Antthrush |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chamaeza mollissima | Formicarius analis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Formicariidae | Formicariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 73.83333333333333 g (2.60 oz) | 60.0 g (2.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Barred Antthrush
Black-faced Antthrush
About These Birds
Barred Antthrush
The Barred Antthrush is a ground-dwelling passerine of the family Formicariidae found in humid montane forests on the Andean slopes of South America. Weighing about 73.8g with a wingspan of 17.9cm, it has heavily barred brown-and-buff plumage. It walks slowly through the forest floor, probing leaf litter for insects and other invertebrates.
Black-faced Antthrush
The Black-faced Antthrush is a plump, short-tailed bird with rich brown upperparts, a black face and throat, and barred rusty-buff flanks, walking with a characteristic bobbing motion. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil, staying almost exclusively on the forest floor. It feeds on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates, often following army ant swarms.