Alagoas Antwren
Myrmotherula snowi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="myrmotherula-snowi"></birdfyi-bird>The Alagoas Antwren (Myrmotherula snowi) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.3 cm and a weight of 9.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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The Alagoas Antwren is a critically endangered antbird of northeastern Brazil, weighing about 10 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It is restricted to very small forest fragments in Alagoas state and faces severe extinction pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 9.75 g | 0.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Myrmotherula |
| Species | Myrmotherula snowi |
Distribution
Alagoas Antwren has been recorded in 1 countries.
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