About the Slaty Bristlefront
The slaty bristlefront is a member of the Neotropical bird family Rhinocryptidae, the tapaculos. It is endemic to south-east Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Merulaxis ater |
| Species Codes | slabri1, SLBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty Bristlefront belong to?
The Slaty Bristlefront (Merulaxis ater) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Slaty Bristlefront?
The slaty bristlefront is a member of the Neotropical bird family Rhinocryptidae, the tapaculos. It is endemic to south-east Brazil....
Where can I report a Slaty Bristlefront sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty Bristlefront on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slabri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
Order
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