Chusquea Tapaculo
NameChusquea Tapaculo
Common NameChusquea Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus parkeri
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark gray on the head, back, and upperparts, fading to a slightly paler gray on the belly. The flanks and undertail coverts are rufous-brown, often with faint dark barring.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, and often prolonged series of churring or trilling notes, typically delivered from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark gray plumage, rufous-brown flanks, skulking behavior, preference for Chusquea bamboo, distinctive churring call
Description
A small, dark, and elusive bird of the Andes, the Chusquea Tapaculo is typically found skulking in dense bamboo thickets. It is characterized by its dark gray plumage and distinctive vocalizations, often heard but rarely seen.
