Ampay Tapaculo
Scytalopus whitneyi
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Not Evaluated
Envergadura
10,0 cm
Peso
15,366666666666665 g
Familia
Rhinocryptidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Peso | 15,366666666666665 g | 0.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Rhinocryptidae |
| Genus | Scytalopus |
| Especies | Scytalopus whitneyi |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
How does the Ampay Tapaculo nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the Ampay Tapaculo?
The Ampay Tapaculo has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 15.366666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Ampay Tapaculo belong to?
The Ampay Tapaculo (Scytalopus whitneyi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhinocryptidae.
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