Acre Tody-tyrant vs Black-headed Tody-flycatcher
Hemitriccus cohnhafti compared with Todirostrum nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acre Tody-tyrant | Black-headed Tody-flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemitriccus cohnhafti | Todirostrum nigriceps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) | 6.25 g (0.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Acre Tody-tyrant
Least Concern
Black-headed Tody-flycatcher
About These Birds
Acre Tody-tyrant
The Acre Tody-tyrant is a near-threatened flycatcher weighing just 9g from Amazonian forests of Brazil and Bolivia. It is secretive and rarely observed in its dense forest undergrowth habitat.
Black-headed Tody-flycatcher
The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher is a tiny, active flycatcher with a distinctive black crown and face, olive-green back, and yellow underparts. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Costa Rica through Panama and into northwestern South America, foraging in the forest understory and edges. It catches small insects by sallying from perches, often hovering briefly to pick prey from leaves.