About the Stresemann's Bristlefront
Stresemann's bristlefront 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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Stresemann's bristlefront is a medium-sized, long-tailed bird with distinctive forehead bristles. It measures 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The male is all slaty gray with a dark rufous-chestnut rump, uppertail-coverts, and vent. The namesake features are long, pointed bristles on the forehead. The female is cinnamon-brown above, with a duskier tail, and is bright cinnamon below. Voice: The Stresemann's bristlefront song starts with clicks followed by a trill. It is similar to that of the closely related slaty bristlefront but lower pitched. It readily responds to playback.
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Where the Stresemann's Bristlefront lives
When to see the Stresemann's Bristlefront
Peak activity in January · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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