Acre Antshrike vs Black-backed Antshrike
Thamnophilus divisorius compared with Thamnophilus melanonotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acre Antshrike | Black-backed Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thamnophilus divisorius | Thamnophilus melanonotus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 21.925 g (0.77 oz) | 24.75 g (0.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acre Antshrike
Least Concern
Black-backed Antshrike
About These Birds
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.
Black-backed Antshrike
The Black-backed Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike of lowland forest and forest edges in northern South America, from Colombia to Trinidad. Males have a black back contrasting with barred black and white underparts, while females are rufous-brown. It forages in dense undergrowth for large insects and arthropods.