Black-chinned Antbird vs Acre Antshrike
Hypocnemoides melanopogon compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chinned Antbird | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypocnemoides melanopogon | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 14.733333333333334 g (0.52 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chinned Antbird
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-chinned Antbird
The Black-chinned Antbird is a small antbird of Amazonian forests in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru, typically found in flooded forests and forest edges near rivers and streams. Males are dark grey with a black chin and throat, while females have a white throat with black spots. It feeds on insects, often following army ant swarms, and frequently cocks its tail while foraging.
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.