Black-crowned Pittasoma vs Rufous-crowned Pittasoma
Pittasoma michleri compared with Pittasoma rufopileatum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Pittasoma | Rufous-crowned Pittasoma |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pittasoma michleri | Pittasoma rufopileatum |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Conopophagidae | Conopophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) | 96.5 g (3.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Pittasoma
Least Concern
Rufous-crowned Pittasoma
About These Birds
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.