Alagoas Antwren vs Black-backed Antshrike
Myrmotherula snowi compared with Thamnophilus melanonotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alagoas Antwren | Black-backed Antshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmotherula snowi | Thamnophilus melanonotus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thamnophilidae | Thamnophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm (4.1 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.75 g (0.34 oz) | 24.75 g (0.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Alagoas Antwren
Least Concern
Black-backed Antshrike
About These Birds
Alagoas Antwren
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.
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.