Spot-crowned Antvireo vs Barred Antshrike

Dysithamnus puncticeps compared with Thamnophilus doliatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Spot-crowned Antvireo Barred Antshrike
Scientific Name Dysithamnus puncticeps Thamnophilus doliatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Thamnophilidae Thamnophilidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.6 cm (4.6 in) 14.2 cm (5.6 in)
Weight 15.8 g (0.56 oz) 27.23333333333333 g (0.96 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Spot-crowned Antvireo only

None

Barred Antshrike only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Spot-crowned Antvireo

Least Concern

Barred Antshrike

About These Birds

Barred Antshrike

The Barred Antshrike is a widespread antbird of the family Thamnophilidae found in forest edges, scrub, and thickets from Mexico through much of South America. Weighing about 27.2g with a wingspan of 14.2cm, the male is boldly barred black and white while the female is rufous with streaked underparts. It feeds on insects and small arthropods in dense vegetation.

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