Blackish Tapaculo
Scytalopus latrans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scytalopus-latrans"></birdfyi-bird>The Blackish Tapaculo (Scytalopus latrans) is a bird species in the family Rhinocryptidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 17.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Gewicht | 17,75 g | 0.63 oz |
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Nest type: SP.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Rhinocryptidae |
| Genus | Scytalopus |
| Arten | Scytalopus latrans |
Distribution
Blackish Tapaculo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Rhinocryptidae family