Newly discovered Brazilian bird may number fewer than 10 individuals

The cryptic treehunter lives the in highly threatened Atlantic forest, but researchers hold out hope that more might be found. The cryptic treehunter (Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti). Photoart by Rolf Grantsau. In October 2002, a team of ornithologists at Murici in northeastern Brazil observed and recorded the call of a bird. At that time, the team believed … Continue reading Newly discovered Brazilian bird may number fewer than 10 individuals