Black-capped Antwren vs Acre Antshrike
Herpsilochmus atricapillus compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Antwren | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Herpsilochmus atricapillus | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 9.5 g (0.34 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Antwren
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-capped Antwren
The Black-capped Antwren is a small, active insectivore of cerrado and dry forests in central Brazil, with the male showing a bold black cap and black-streaked white underparts. It inhabits the mid-story and canopy of dry woodland, cerrado scrub, and caatinga. It forages by gleaning insects and spiders from leaves and bark, often joining mixed-species foraging flocks.
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.