Stresemann's Bristlefront (Merulaxis stresemanni)
About the Stresemann's Bristlefront
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. Stresemann's bristlefront and the slaty bristlefront (Merulaxis ater) are sister species, the latter being significantly more common. Merulaxis stresemanni is currently considered monotypic, with no recognized subspecies.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 24 recordings for this species: 16 CC BY-NC-SA · 8 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Brazil in the xeno-canto catalogue.