Slaty Bristlefront
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| Merulaxis ater Lesson, 1831 |
The Slaty Bristlefront, Merulaxis ater, is a member of the tapaculos, a group of Neotropical birds.
It inhabits the forests of south-east Brazil. It is currently under threat due to habitat loss, especially to the lowland forests.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Merulaxis ater. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened
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