Stresemann's Bristlefront (Merulaxis stresemanni)
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Stresemann's Bristlefront

Merulaxis stresemanni Sick, 1960

20 cmLength35 gWeight

Stresemann's bristlefront (Merulaxis stresemanni) is a critically endangered species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae, commonly known as tapaculos.

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

Stresemann's bristlefront (Merulaxis stresemanni) is a critically endangered species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae, commonly known as tapaculos. It is endemic to Brazil, where there are 50 or fewer individuals living exclusively in the Mata do Passarinho Reserve.

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Questions

How big is the Stresemann's Bristlefront?

The Stresemann's Bristlefront is about 20 cm long and weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Stresemann's Bristlefront live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil.

Is the Stresemann's Bristlefront endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Stresemann's Bristlefront as Critically Endangered.

What does the Stresemann's Bristlefront eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Stresemann's Bristlefront in?

It belongs to the family Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
35 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
75 mm
Tail
97 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
25 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
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Merulaxis

Other birds in the genus Merulaxis

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Stresemann's Bristlefront

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