Brasília Tapaculo
NameBrasília Tapaculo
Common NameBrasília Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus novacapitalis
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark grey plumage, with a slightly paler belly. The flanks and rump are typically rufous-brown, often with faint dark barring.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, churring or trilling series of notes, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in central Brazil, primarily around the Federal District of Brasília.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark grey plumage, rufous-brown flanks, skulking behavior, distinctive churring call, found in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, dark grey tapaculo known for its secretive nature, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of humid forests. It often keeps close to the ground, making it difficult to observe.
