Alagoas Antwren (Myrmotherula snowi)
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Alagoas Antwren

Myrmotherula snowi Teixeira & Gonzaga, 1985

9.5–10 cmLength9.6 gWeight

The Alagoas antwren (Myrmotherula snowi) is a Critically Endangered species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Alagoas antwren (Myrmotherula snowi) is a Critically Endangered species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Alagoas Antwren?

The Alagoas Antwren is about 9.5–10 cm long and weighs around 9.6 g.

Where does the Alagoas Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil.

Is the Alagoas Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Alagoas Antwren as Critically Endangered.

What does the Alagoas Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Alagoas Antwren in?

It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
9.5–10 cm
Weight
9.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
33 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmotherula

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Alagoas Antwren

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