Allpahuayo Antbird vs Barred Antshrike
Percnostola arenarum compared with Thamnophilus doliatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Allpahuayo Antbird | Barred Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Percnostola arenarum | Thamnophilus doliatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 23.174999999999997 g (0.82 oz) | 27.23333333333333 g (0.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Allpahuayo Antbird
Least Concern
Barred Antshrike
About These Birds
Allpahuayo Antbird
The Allpahuayo Antbird is a vulnerable antbird weighing about 23 g with a wingspan near 13 cm. It is restricted to white-sand forests in the Peruvian Amazon, a highly specialised habitat type, and forages in dense undergrowth for insects, often following army ant swarms.
Barred Antshrike
The Barred Antshrike is a widespread antbird of the family Thamnophilidae found in forest edges, scrub, and thickets from Mexico through much of South America. Weighing about 27.2g with a wingspan of 14.2cm, the male is boldly barred black and white while the female is rufous with streaked underparts. It feeds on insects and small arthropods in dense vegetation.