Black-cheeked Gnateater vs Ash-throated Gnateater
Conopophaga melanops compared with Conopophaga peruviana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Gnateater | Ash-throated Gnateater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conopophaga melanops | Conopophaga peruviana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 20.35 g (0.72 oz) | 24.05 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-cheeked Gnateater
Ash-throated Gnateater
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Gnateater
The Black-cheeked Gnateater is a small, plump bird of humid forest in coastal Brazil, with males bearing a distinctive bold black cheek patch and a white postocular tuft against chestnut-brown plumage. It inhabits the dense undergrowth and forest floor of Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil. It feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, foraging secretively near the ground.
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.