Black-bellied Antwren vs Acre Antshrike
Formicivora melanogaster compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-bellied Antwren | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Formicivora melanogaster | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 10.9 g (0.38 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-bellied Antwren
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-bellied Antwren
The Black-bellied Antwren is a small insectivorous bird of the cerrado and caatinga scrublands of central and eastern Brazil, with the male showing black underparts contrasting with white-streaked black upperparts. It frequents dense low scrub, thickets, and the margins of gallery forests. Pairs forage actively in the understory, gleaning insects and spiders from leaves and stems.
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.