Great xenops
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Megaxenops parnaguae

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.

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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 habitat map
Great xenops habitat map
Great xenops
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References

1. Great xenops Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_xenops
2. Great xenops on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22703001/130281058
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/659141

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