Alagoas Foliage-gleaner vs Atlantic Woodcreeper
Philydor novaesi compared with Xiphorhynchus atlanticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alagoas Foliage-gleaner | Atlantic Woodcreeper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philydor novaesi | Xiphorhynchus atlanticus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Furnariidae | Furnariidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 21.8 g (0.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Alagoas Foliage-gleaner
Vulnerable
Atlantic Woodcreeper
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.
Atlantic Woodcreeper
The Atlantic Woodcreeper is a Vulnerable furnariid found in the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Weighing about 21.8g with a wingspan of 17.8cm, it has streaked brown plumage and uses its curved bill to probe bark for insects. Ongoing deforestation in the Caatinga transition zone threatens its remaining populations.