Black-cheeked Gnateater vs Black-crowned Pittasoma
Conopophaga melanops compared with Pittasoma michleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Gnateater | Black-crowned Pittasoma |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conopophaga melanops | Pittasoma michleri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 20.35 g (0.72 oz) | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-cheeked Gnateater
Black-crowned Pittasoma
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.
Black-crowned Pittasoma
The Black-crowned Pittasoma is a plump, boldly patterned bird of humid lowland forests in Panama and northwestern Colombia, resembling a pitta but related to antbirds, with a black crown, rufous face, and boldly spotted underparts. It inhabits the forest floor and lower undergrowth of humid tropical forests. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates, often following army ant swarms.