Ash-throated Gnateater vs Black-crowned Pittasoma
Conopophaga peruviana compared with Pittasoma michleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-throated Gnateater | Black-crowned Pittasoma |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conopophaga peruviana | Pittasoma michleri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 24.05 g (0.85 oz) | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Ash-throated Gnateater
Black-crowned Pittasoma
About These Birds
Ash-throated Gnateater
The Ash-throated Gnateater is a small passerine found in the understory of Amazonian forests in Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Weighing about 24g with a wingspan near 13.1cm, it has a distinctive ash-grey throat and forages on or near the forest floor. It feeds primarily on insects gleaned from leaf litter.
Black-crowned Pittasoma
The Black-crowned Pittasoma is a plump, boldly patterned bird of humid lowland forests in Panama and northwestern Colombia, resembling a pitta but related to antbirds, with a black crown, rufous face, and boldly spotted underparts. It inhabits the forest floor and lower undergrowth of humid tropical forests. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates, often following army ant swarms.