Ancash Tapaculo

Ancash Tapaculo

Scytalopus affinis

Least Concern
Envergure
10,0 cm
Poids
14,975 g
Famille
Rhinocryptidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Ancash Tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis) is a bird species in the family Rhinocryptidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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
Envergure 10,0 cm 3.9 in
Poids 14,975 g 0.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Rhinocryptidae
Genus Scytalopus
Espèces Scytalopus affinis

Distribution

Ancash Tapaculo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Ancash Tapaculo endangered?
The Ancash Tapaculo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ancash Tapaculo nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ancash Tapaculo?
The Ancash Tapaculo has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 14.975 g.
What order and family does the Ancash Tapaculo belong to?
The Ancash Tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhinocryptidae.

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