Stresemann’s Bristlefront
Merulaxis stresemanni
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Coastal eastern Brazil (Bahia); rare and local.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Stresemann's bristlefront
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
