Chocó Tapaculo
NameChocó Tapaculo
Common NameChocó Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus chocoensis
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark gray to sooty black plumage, with a slightly paler belly. The flanks and rump are often tinged brownish and may show faint, darker barring. It has a slender, black bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, rapid, and repetitive series of notes, often described as a sustained 'churr' or 'trill' that can continue for several minutes without interruption.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid Chocó biogeographic region, found on the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark gray plumage, short, cocked tail, skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, repetitive, trilling call, slender black bill
Description
This small, dark, and secretive bird typically inhabits dense undergrowth of humid montane forests. It is known for its skulking behavior, often remaining hidden while foraging on or near the ground, and is more often heard than seen.
