Population
Estimated population is 50 - 249 (2010) and decreasing.
Status CR
Habitat destruction and degradation through logging and conversion to sugarcane plantations and pastureland is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Singly, in pairs or small groups. Often join mixed-species flocks.
Food
Insects, including larvae taken from dead wood, beetles, grasshoppers and ants.
Voice
A slightly descending series of whistles 'uü-uü-uü'. A a 'thürr' alarm call.
Alagoas Foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi) [XC181059]
by Jeremy Minns from Serra do Quengo,Usina Frei Caneca,Jaqueira,Pernambuco, Brazil (call, song)
Alagoas Foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi) [XC77752]
by Carlos Ot\u00e1vio Araujo Gussoni from Jaqueira Private Reserve, State of Pernambuco, Brazil (song)