Bamboo Antshrike vs Spot-crowned Antvireo

Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae compared with Dysithamnus puncticeps

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bamboo Antshrike Spot-crowned Antvireo
Scientific Name Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae Dysithamnus puncticeps
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Thamnophilidae Thamnophilidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 14.2 cm (5.6 in) 11.6 cm (4.6 in)
Weight 30.5 g (1.08 oz) 15.8 g (0.56 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bamboo Antshrike only

None

Spot-crowned Antvireo only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bamboo Antshrike

Least Concern

Spot-crowned Antvireo

About These Birds

Bamboo Antshrike

The Bamboo Antshrike is a small antbird found in bamboo stands and dense forest understory in the southwestern Amazon basin, weighing about 30.5g with a wingspan of 14.2cm. It specializes in bamboo habitat and forages for insects by creeping through bamboo stems and dense thickets. It is often found in areas dominated by Guadua bamboo.

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