Black-crowned Antshrike vs Acre Antshrike

Thamnophilus atrinucha compared with Thamnophilus divisorius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-crowned Antshrike Acre Antshrike
Scientific Name Thamnophilus atrinucha Thamnophilus divisorius
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Thamnophilidae Thamnophilidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 13.6 cm (5.4 in) 14.8 cm (5.8 in)
Weight 23.633333333333336 g (0.83 oz) 21.925 g (0.77 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-crowned Antshrike only

None

Acre Antshrike only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-crowned Antshrike

Least Concern

Acre Antshrike

About These Birds

Black-crowned Antshrike

The Black-crowned Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike of Central American and northwestern South American lowland forests, with males showing a black cap, grey body, and black-barred wings. It ranges from Honduras south to Colombia and Ecuador, inhabiting dense forest undergrowth and thickets. It feeds on large insects and spiders, foraging methodically in pairs through the forest understory.

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.

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