Bahia Tapaculo
NameBahia Tapaculo
Common NameBahia Tapaculo
Scientific NameEleoscytalopus psychopompus
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark slate-grey upperparts, head, and breast sides. The throat and central breast are pure white, creating a sharp contrast. The flanks and undertail coverts are rufous-brown, often with faint dark barring. The bill is black, and the legs are brownish-pink.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched, churring trill, often described as a fast, rattling series of notes that can last for several seconds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a very restricted area within the Atlantic Forest of Bahia state, eastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark slate-grey upperparts, contrasting white throat and central breast, rufous-brown flanks, skulking behavior, distinctive rattling call
Description
The Bahia Tapaculo is a small, secretive bird found in the dense undergrowth of humid forests. It is characterized by its dark slate-grey plumage contrasting with a bright white throat and chest. This species is known for its skulking behavior and distinctive vocalizations.
