Black-breasted Gnateater vs Black-crowned Pittasoma
Conopophaga snethlageae compared with Pittasoma michleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Gnateater | Black-crowned Pittasoma |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conopophaga snethlageae | Pittasoma michleri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 22.5 g (0.79 oz) | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-breasted Gnateater
Black-crowned Pittasoma
About These Birds
Black-breasted Gnateater
The Black-breasted Gnateater is a secretive, round-bodied bird of Amazonian forest undergrowth in Brazil and Peru, with males showing a black breast patch and a distinctive white postocular tuft. It inhabits dense forest undergrowth close to the ground in humid lowland and foothill forests. It forages on or near the forest floor for insects and other small invertebrates.
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.