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Itatiaia Spinetail

Oreophylax moreirae

Photo by Saber
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Description:

also known as the Itatiaia Thistletail, is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is the only member of the genus Oreophylax.

Habitat:

It is endemic to south-eastern Brazil. Its common name refers to Itatiaia region. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude shrubland.

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PublishedFebruary 1, 2012

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