Blackish Tapaculo vs Ampay Tapaculo
Scytalopus latrans compared with Scytalopus whitneyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blackish Tapaculo | Ampay Tapaculo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scytalopus latrans | Scytalopus whitneyi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhinocryptidae | Rhinocryptidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 17.75 g (0.63 oz) | 15.366666666666665 g (0.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blackish Tapaculo
Not Evaluated
Ampay Tapaculo
About These Birds
Blackish Tapaculo
The Blackish Tapaculo is a small, rotund bird with blackish-gray plumage, a short cocked tail, and near-vestigial wings. It inhabits dense humid forest undergrowth, bamboo, and cloud forest in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru at elevations from 1,200 to 3,000 meters. It walks and hops through dense vegetation close to the ground, feeding on small insects and invertebrates, rarely flying.
Ampay Tapaculo
The Ampay Tapaculo is a small, secretive bird of the Rhinocryptidae family with a 10 cm wingspan. It inhabits dense undergrowth in Andean highland habitats. Like other tapaculos, it is more often heard than seen, staying hidden among thick vegetation.