Atlantic Dry Forests - A Global Ecoregion
Dry forests are even more threatened than rain forests
Snapshot: Ecoregion 59
Size:
115,000 sq. km (45,000 sq. miles)
Habitat type:
Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests
Geographic Location:
South America: Northeastern Brazil
Conservation Status:
Critical/Endangered
Did You Know!
You can tell a narrow-billed antwren from many other small birds by its habit of pumping its tail as it feeds.
About the Area
A large ecological transition area between neighbouring moist forests and grasslands, this ecoregion provides diverse habitats that support many unique communities of species.
Local SpeciesAmong the bird species that occur here are several endemics such as Gilt-edged tanager (Tangara cyanoventris), Great xenops (Megaxenops parnaguae), Hooded visorbearer (Augastes lumachellus), Caatinga nighthawk (Chordeiles vielliardi), Pale-throated serra finch (Sporophila frontalis), and Narrow-billed antwren (Formicivora iheringi).
Threats
Logging and conversion to agriculture are among the chief threats present in this ecoregion.
Resources
• NationalGeographic.com
