The great xenops (''Megaxenops parnaguae'') is a
furnariid bird, which is
endemic to the
Caatinga region of north-eastern
Brazil. It is
monotypic within the genus ''Megaxenops''.
Its name refers to the superficial similarities to the "true" xenopses of the genus ''
Xenops''. Its bill is similarly up-curved, but with a total length of c. 16 cm (6 in), it is noticeably larger and overall bright cinnamon-rufous with a white throat. It is generally inconspicuous, typically foraging amongst foliage rather than on trunks.
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Great Xenops
great xenops
The great xenops (''Megaxenops parnaguae'') is a furnariid bird, which is endemic to the Caatinga region of north-eastern Brazil. It is monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately su ...
Birds of the Caatinga
Birds of Brazil
Endemic birds of Brazil
great xenops
The great xenops (''Megaxenops parnaguae'') is a furnariid bird, which is endemic to the Caatinga region of north-eastern Brazil. It is monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately su ...
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