Black-headed Antthrush vs Rufous-fronted Antthrush
Formicarius nigricapillus compared with Formicarius rufifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Antthrush | Rufous-fronted Antthrush |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Formicarius nigricapillus | Formicarius rufifrons |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Formicariidae | Formicariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.1 cm (6.7 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 59.333333333333336 g (2.09 oz) | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Antthrush
Least Concern
Rufous-fronted Antthrush
About These Birds
Black-headed Antthrush
The Black-headed Antthrush is a plump, short-tailed bird with a distinctive black cap, rufous-brown upperparts, and buff-white underparts. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Costa Rica through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru, walking deliberately on the forest floor and bobbing its tail. It feeds on insects, spiders, and earthworms uncovered in leaf litter, occasionally following army ant columns.