The Rufous-bellied Thrush (Turdus rufiventris), or "Sabiá-laranjeira," is a striking songbird widely regarded as Brazil’s symbol bird. Officially designated as the national bird in 2002, the Sabiá-laranjeira holds a special place in Brazilian culture.

Native to Brazil, the Bare-throated Bellbird (Procnias nudicollis) is approximately 27 cm in length and is listed as Near Threatened in Brazil. The male Bellbirds call is among one of the loudest known calls in the world.

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Tree ferns are ferns that turn into trees. There are around 650 species of tree ferns. They do not produce flowers, fruits, or seeds, multiplying on their own through spores and producing sprouts from their stems, relying on no pollinators to reproduce.