Ancash Tapaculo vs Boa Nova Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis compared with Scytalopus gonzagai
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ancash Tapaculo | Boa Nova Tapaculo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scytalopus affinis | Scytalopus gonzagai |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhinocryptidae | Rhinocryptidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.975 g (0.53 oz) | 15.216666666666669 g (0.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ancash Tapaculo
Endangered
Boa Nova Tapaculo
About These Birds
Ancash Tapaculo
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.