Ancash Tapaculo vs White-browed Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis compared with Scytalopus superciliaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ancash Tapaculo | White-browed Tapaculo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scytalopus affinis | Scytalopus superciliaris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhinocryptidae | Rhinocryptidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 10.3 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 14.975 g (0.53 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ancash Tapaculo
Least Concern
White-browed 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.