About the Cryptic Treehunter
The cryptic treehunter is an extinct species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. Its status, and even its existence as a species, are disputed. It is or was endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti |
| Species Codes | crytre1, CRTR |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cryptic Treehunter belong to?
The Cryptic Treehunter (Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cryptic Treehunter?
The cryptic treehunter is an extinct species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. Its status, and even its existence as a species, are disputed. It is or was endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Cryptic Treehunter sighting?
You can log sightings of Cryptic Treehunter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crytre1, or on iNaturalist.
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