Ash-colored Tapaculo
Myornis senilis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.4 cm
Weight
21.525 g
Family
Rhinocryptidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ash-colored Tapaculo is a secretive passerine of the family Rhinocryptidae found in Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. Weighing around 21.5g with a wingspan of about 11.4cm, it is uniformly grey in plumage. Like other tapaculos, it stays hidden in dense undergrowth and is more often heard than seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 21.525 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Rhinocryptidae |
| Genus | Myornis |
| Species | Myornis senilis |
Distribution
Ash-colored Tapaculo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ash-colored Tapaculo endangered?
The Ash-colored Tapaculo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ash-colored Tapaculo?
The Ash-colored Tapaculo has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 21.525 g.
What order and family does the Ash-colored Tapaculo belong to?
The Ash-colored Tapaculo (Myornis senilis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhinocryptidae.
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