Alagoas Antwren vs Plain-winged Antshrike

Myrmotherula snowi compared with Thamnophilus schistaceus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Alagoas Antwren Plain-winged Antshrike
Scientific Name Myrmotherula snowi Thamnophilus schistaceus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Thamnophilidae Thamnophilidae
Conservation Status Critically Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 10.3 cm (4.1 in) 12.5 cm (4.9 in)
Weight 9.75 g (0.34 oz) 20.75 g (0.73 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Alagoas Antwren only

None

Plain-winged Antshrike only

None

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Alagoas Antwren

Least Concern

Plain-winged 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.

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