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Great Xenops
Megaxenops parnaguae Reiser, 1905
15–16 cmLength25 gWeight
The great xenops (Megaxenops parnaguae) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Most records: Brazil
Great Xenops has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Potengi – Sítio Pau PretoBrazil21 records
- Quixadá – Hotel Pedra dos VentosBrazil2 records
- PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The great xenops (Megaxenops parnaguae) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Great Xenops?
The Great Xenops is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 25 g.
Where does the Great Xenops live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
Is the Great Xenops endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Great Xenops as Least Concern.
What does the Great Xenops eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Great Xenops in?
It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–16 cm
- Weight
- 25 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 75 mm
- Tail
- 66 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 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
- Ovenbirds Furnariidae
- Genus
- Megaxenops
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