The Rufous-sided Antwren is a critically endangered and extremely localized species, known only from a tiny fragment of Atlantic Forest. It is a small, slender antwren of the mid-story.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to a tiny area of humid Atlantic Forest in Alagoas state, northeastern Brazil.
How to spot
Requires extreme patience and specialized guidance in its very limited, protected habitat. Listen for its distinctive calls, as visual encounters are incredibly rare and require dedicated searching.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but exceptionally difficult to find. Best sought in early morning.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to a tiny area of humid Atlantic Forest in Alagoas state, northeastern Brazil.
How to spot
Requires extreme patience and specialized guidance in its very limited, protected habitat. Listen for its distinctive calls, as visual encounters are incredibly rare and require dedicated searching.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but exceptionally difficult to find. Best sought in early morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Named after the German ornithologist Helmut Sick, this antwren is among the rarest birds in the world, facing imminent extinction due to habitat loss in its minuscule range, making conservation efforts paramount.
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