Chestnut-crowned Gnateater vs Ash-throated Gnateater
Conopophaga castaneiceps compared with Conopophaga peruviana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-crowned Gnateater | Ash-throated Gnateater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conopophaga castaneiceps | Conopophaga peruviana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 26.8 g (0.95 oz) | 24.05 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-crowned Gnateater
Least Concern
Ash-throated Gnateater
About These Birds
Ash-throated Gnateater
The Ash-throated Gnateater is a small passerine found in the understory of Amazonian forests in Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Weighing about 24g with a wingspan near 13.1cm, it has a distinctive ash-grey throat and forages on or near the forest floor. It feeds primarily on insects gleaned from leaf litter.