Ancient Antwren vs Acre Antshrike

Herpsilochmus gentryi compared with Thamnophilus divisorius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ancient Antwren Acre Antshrike
Scientific Name Herpsilochmus gentryi Thamnophilus divisorius
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Thamnophilidae Thamnophilidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 9.6 cm (3.8 in) 14.8 cm (5.8 in)
Weight 10.6 g (0.37 oz) 21.925 g (0.77 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ancient Antwren only

None

Acre Antshrike only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ancient Antwren

Least Concern

Acre Antshrike

About These Birds

Ancient Antwren

The Ancient Antwren is a small insectivore of the Thamnophilidae family with a 9.6 cm wingspan, weighing 10.6 grams. It inhabits the canopy of humid tropical forests in South America. It forages actively among leaves and branches for small arthropods.

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.

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