Ancash Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scytalopus-affinis"></birdfyi-bird>The Ancash Tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis) is a bird species in the family Rhinocryptidae, within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10 cm and a weight of 15 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Peso | 14,975 g | 0.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Rhinocryptidae |
| Genus | Scytalopus |
| Especies | Scytalopus affinis |
Distribution
Ancash Tapaculo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rhinocryptidae family