Great Xenops
A species of Great Xenops Scientific name : Megaxenops parnaguae Genus : Great Xenops
Great Xenops, A species of Great Xenops
Botanical name: Megaxenops parnaguae
Genus: Great Xenops
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Description
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 inconspicuous, typically foraging amongst foliage rather than on trunks. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Great Xenops feeds on Formicidae, beetles, larval Lepidoptera, and arachnids, foraging alone or in pairs within mixed flocks. It searches leaves and bark without hammering, and is noted for occasionally hanging upside-down to investigate termite nests.
Habitat
Great Xenops is typically found in semi-arid ecosystems such as the Caatinga, as well as semi-humid woodland and forest areas. These environments are characterized by a mixture of dry, scrubby vegetation and more lush, wooded regions, offering a diverse array of food sources and nesting opportunities for the species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Great Xenops Species
Great Xenops 
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