Rufous-tailed Antbird
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The Rufous-tailed Antbird (Drymophila genei) is a species of bird
in the Thamnophilidae family.
It is endemic to Brazil
.
Its natural habitat
is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Bird
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in the Thamnophilidae family.
It is endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
Its natural habitat
Habitat
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is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Source
- BirdLife International 2004. Drymophila genei. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.