Spot-crowned Antvireo vs Black-backed Antshrike
Dysithamnus puncticeps compared with Thamnophilus melanonotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spot-crowned Antvireo | Black-backed Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysithamnus puncticeps | Thamnophilus melanonotus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 15.8 g (0.56 oz) | 24.75 g (0.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spot-crowned Antvireo
Least Concern
Black-backed Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-backed Antshrike
The Black-backed Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike of lowland forest and forest edges in northern South America, from Colombia to Trinidad. Males have a black back contrasting with barred black and white underparts, while females are rufous-brown. It forages in dense undergrowth for large insects and arthropods.