Great Xenops

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 , it is noticeably larger and overall bright cinnamon-rufous with a white throat. It is generally inconspicious, typically foraging amongst foliage rather than on trunks.

The Great Xenops is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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. 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 inconspicious, typically foraging amongst foliage rather than on trunks. More

Together with the distinct Great Xenops (Megaxenops parnaguae), this genus forms the tribe Xenopini in the woodcreeper and xenops subfamily Dendrocolaptinae. Species - * Rufous-tailed Xenops, Xenops milleri * Slender-billed Xenops, Xenops tenuirostris * Plain Xenops, Xenops minutus * Streaked Xenops, Xenops rutilans References - * ffrench, Richard (1991). More

in these woodlands is the Great Xenops which we have often found as it chisels away at loose bark on these huge old trees in search of food. We will also search out the Pale-bellied Manakin, an odd tyrannid whose strange calls can be commonly heard. The beautiful White-naped Jay will hopefully put in an appearance and we should see the endemic Ash-throated Casiornis. More