Black-hooded Antwren vs Acre Antshrike
Formicivora erythronotos compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-hooded Antwren | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Formicivora erythronotos | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 10.6 g (0.37 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black-hooded Antwren
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-hooded Antwren
The Black-hooded Antwren is a critically endangered, tiny antbird with a black hood, white underparts, and rufous-red back in the male. It is endemic to a small area of Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, where it survives in only a handful of fragments of lowland coastal forest. It forages in the understory and vine tangles for small insects and spiders.
Acre Antshrike
The Acre Antshrike is a small antbird weighing about 22g found in the southwestern Amazon basin. It inhabits dense tropical forest understory, foraging for insects in thick vegetation.