Alagoas Foliage-gleaner

Alagoas Foliage-gleaner

Philydor novaesi

Extinct
Weight
36.0 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Alagoas Foliage-gleaner was a medium-sized furnariid bird weighing about 36 g, endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Alagoas, Brazil. It is now classified as extinct, having last been recorded in the 1980s before its forest habitat was almost entirely destroyed by agriculture.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 36.0 g 1.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)
Genus Philydor
Species Philydor novaesi

Distribution

Alagoas Foliage-gleaner has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Alagoas Foliage-gleaner endangered?
The Alagoas Foliage-gleaner has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Alagoas Foliage-gleaner?
The Alagoas Foliage-gleaner has a weight of 36.0 g.
What order and family does the Alagoas Foliage-gleaner belong to?
The Alagoas Foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.

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