About the Ceara Gnateater
The rufous gnateater is a passerine bird of the gnateater family, Conopophagidae. It is found in forest understory and bushes in eastern Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul north to central Brazil. Its range also extends into eastern Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina and it has recently been recorded in Uruguay. It is often elusive and hard to see, but is commoner and less shy than other gnateaters.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Gnateaters (Conopophagidae) |
| Species | Conopophaga cearae |
| Species Codes | rufgna2, CEGN |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ceara Gnateater belong to?
The Ceara Gnateater (Conopophaga cearae) belongs to the Gnateaters family (Conopophagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ceara Gnateater?
The Ceara Gnateater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ceara Gnateater?
The rufous gnateater is a passerine bird of the gnateater family, Conopophagidae. It is found in forest understory and bushes in eastern Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul north to central Brazil. Its range also extends into eastern Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina and it has recently been recorded i...
Where can I report a Ceara Gnateater sighting?
You can log sightings of Ceara Gnateater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufgna2, or on iNaturalist.
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