Ash-colored Tapaculo vs Merida Tapaculo
Myornis senilis compared with Scytalopus meridanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-colored Tapaculo | Merida Tapaculo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myornis senilis | Scytalopus meridanus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhinocryptidae | Rhinocryptidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.4 cm (4.5 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 21.525 g (0.76 oz) | 15.875 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ash-colored Tapaculo
Least Concern
Merida Tapaculo
About These Birds
Ash-colored Tapaculo
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.