Black-cheeked Gnateater vs Rufous-crowned Pittasoma
Conopophaga melanops compared with Pittasoma rufopileatum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Gnateater | Rufous-crowned Pittasoma |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conopophaga melanops | Pittasoma rufopileatum |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 20.35 g (0.72 oz) | 96.5 g (3.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Gnateater
Least Concern
Rufous-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.