Ash-colored Tapaculo

Ash-colored Tapaculo

Myornis senilis

Least Concern
Envergadura
11,4 cm
Peso
21,525 g
Família
Rhinocryptidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Ash-colored Tapaculo (Myornis senilis) is a bird species in the family Rhinocryptidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 21.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Ash-colored Tapaculo is a secretive passerine of the family Rhinocryptidae found in Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. Weighing around 21.5g with a wingspan of about 11.4cm, it is uniformly grey in plumage. Like other tapaculos, it stays hidden in dense undergrowth and is more often heard than seen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 11,4 cm 4.5 in
Peso 21,525 g 0.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Rhinocryptidae
Genus Myornis
Espécies Myornis senilis

Distribution

Ash-colored Tapaculo has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Ash-colored Tapaculo endangered?
The Ash-colored Tapaculo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ash-colored Tapaculo?
The Ash-colored Tapaculo has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 21.525 g.
What order and family does the Ash-colored Tapaculo belong to?
The Ash-colored Tapaculo (Myornis senilis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhinocryptidae.

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