Alagoas Foliage-gleaner vs Amazonian Plain Xenops
Philydor novaesi compared with Xenops genibarbis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alagoas Foliage-gleaner | Amazonian Plain Xenops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philydor novaesi | Xenops genibarbis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Furnariidae | Furnariidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 10.6 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Alagoas Foliage-gleaner
Least Concern
Amazonian Plain Xenops
About These Birds
Alagoas Foliage-gleaner
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.
Amazonian Plain Xenops
The Amazonian Plain Xenops is a small furnariid weighing about 11 g with a 12.5 cm wingspan, clinging to branches and probing bark for insects in Amazonian forest. Its distinctive upturned bill tip helps it lever off bark to expose hidden prey.