Black-headed Antbird vs Acre Antshrike
Percnostola rufifrons compared with Thamnophilus divisorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Antbird | Acre Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Percnostola rufifrons | Thamnophilus divisorius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 27.275 g (0.96 oz) | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Antbird
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
About These Birds
Black-headed Antbird
The Black-headed Antbird is a compact antbird; males have a bold black head contrasting with gray-blue underparts and brown upperparts, while females are brown with a rufous head. It inhabits dense, humid forests and river-edge vegetation in Amazonia, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It often accompanies army ant swarms, feeding on the small invertebrates they flush from the leaf litter.
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.