Great Xenops
NameGreat Xenops
Common NameGreat Xenops
Scientific NameMegaxenops parnaguae
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly rufous (reddish-brown) across the entire body, slightly paler on the underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium and a darker loral line. The bill is pale, stout, wedge-shaped, and slightly upturned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes that often accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northeastern Brazil, primarily found in the Caatinga biome and adjacent dry deciduous forests.
Identifying FeaturesUniform rufous plumage, Distinctive pale, wedge-shaped, slightly upturned bill, Active foraging behavior on bark and branches, Subtle pale supercilium
Description
The Great Xenops is a medium-sized, entirely rufous-colored bird with a distinctive pale, wedge-shaped, and slightly upturned bill. It is an active forager, often seen gleaning insects from bark and branches in dry woodlands.
