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Pink-legged Graveteiro
Acrobatornis fonsecai Pacheco, Whitney & Gonzaga, 1996
14 gWeight
The pink-legged graveteiro (Acrobatornis fonsecai) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae that is endemic to the Atlantic Forest located in the southeast part of Brazil, thriving in local cocoa plantations.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Pink-legged Graveteiro has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil172 records
- PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil3 records
- Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil2 records
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 pink-legged graveteiro (Acrobatornis fonsecai) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae that is endemic to the Atlantic Forest located in the southeast part of Brazil, thriving in local cocoa plantations. As of 2000 the pink-legged graveteiro is listed as a near threatened species. The estimated population of the pink-legged graveteiro is between 2,500 and 9,999 individuals left in the wild.
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Questions
How big is the Pink-legged Graveteiro?
The Pink-legged Graveteiro weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Pink-legged Graveteiro live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Pink-legged Graveteiro?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Pink-legged Graveteiro endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pink-legged Graveteiro as Near Threatened.
What does the Pink-legged Graveteiro eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pink-legged Graveteiro in?
It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 63 mm
- Tail
- 57 mm
- Bill
- 10 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
- Acrobatornis
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