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Bahia Tapaculo

Eleoscytalopus psychopompus

Endangered
Wingspan
10.5 cm
Weight
17.75 g
Family
Rhinocryptidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Bahia Tapaculo (Eleoscytalopus psychopompus) is a bird species in the family Rhinocryptidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 17.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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The Bahia Tapaculo is an Endangered tapaculo found in humid Atlantic Forest remnants in Bahia, Brazil, weighing about 17.75g with a wingspan of 10.5cm. Like other tapaculos it is shy and secretive, staying hidden in dense ground-level vegetation. Ongoing deforestation of the Atlantic Forest has fragmented and reduced its already small range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.5 cm 4.1 in
Weight 17.75 g 0.63 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Rhinocryptidae
Genus Eleoscytalopus
Species Eleoscytalopus psychopompus

Distribution

Bahia Tapaculo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bahia Tapaculo endangered?
The Bahia Tapaculo has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Bahia Tapaculo?
The Bahia Tapaculo has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 17.75 g.
What order and family does the Bahia Tapaculo belong to?
The Bahia Tapaculo (Eleoscytalopus psychopompus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhinocryptidae.

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