Ancash Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis
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Least Concern
Envergure
10,0 cm
Poids
14,975 g
Famille
Rhinocryptidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
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.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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