Ash-breasted Antbird vs Acre Antshrike
Myrmoborus lugubris compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-breasted Antbird | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmoborus lugubris | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 21.5 g (0.76 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Antbird
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Ash-breasted Antbird
The Ash-breasted Antbird is a small Amazonian passerine found in várzea forests and forest edges near water. Weighing about 21.5g with a wingspan near 13.3cm, males show ash-grey underparts contrasting with dark upperparts. It forages low in dense undergrowth, often following ant swarms.
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.