Ancash Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="scytalopus-affinis"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/scytalopus-affinis/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/scytalopus-affinis/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/scytalopus-affinis/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="scytalopus-affinis"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
10.0 cm
Weight
14.975 g
Family
Rhinocryptidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ancash Tapaculo is a small Andean bird of the Rhinocryptidae family with a 10 cm wingspan, weighing around 15 grams. It lives in dense montane scrub in Peru's Ancash region. Like other tapaculos, it is cryptic and more easily detected by its calls.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 14.975 g | 0.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Rhinocryptidae |
| Genus | Scytalopus |
| Species | Scytalopus affinis |
Distribution
Ancash Tapaculo has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ancash Tapaculo endangered?
The Ancash Tapaculo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ancash Tapaculo nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ancash Tapaculo?
The Ancash Tapaculo has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 14.975 g.
What order and family does the Ancash Tapaculo belong to?
The Ancash Tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhinocryptidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Rhinocryptidae family
Ampay Tapaculo
Scytalopus whitneyi
Not Evaluated
Ash-colored Tapaculo
Myornis senilis
Least Concern
Bahia Tapaculo
Eleoscytalopus psychopompus
Endangered
Blackish Tapaculo
Scytalopus latrans
Least Concern
Black-throated Huet-huet
Pteroptochos tarnii
Least Concern
Boa Nova Tapaculo
Scytalopus gonzagai
Endangered
Bolivian Tapaculo
Scytalopus bolivianus
Least Concern
Brasilia Tapaculo
Scytalopus novacapitalis
Endangered