Black-faced Antbird vs Acre Antshrike
Myrmoborus myotherinus compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Antbird | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmoborus myotherinus | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 19.099999999999998 g (0.67 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Antbird
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-faced Antbird
The Black-faced Antbird is a compact, sexually dimorphic bird; males have slate-gray plumage with a bold black face and bib, while females show rufous-brown coloring with whitish underparts. It inhabits dense tropical lowland and foothill forests from Colombia and Venezuela south through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. It follows army ant swarms to capture the small invertebrates they flush, foraging in undergrowth near the forest floor.
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.