Crested Gallito
NameCrested Gallito
Common NameCrested Gallito
Scientific NameRhinocrypta lanceolata
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe Crested Gallito has an overall greyish-brown plumage with a distinctive, spiky erectile crest on its head. Its flanks are a striking rufous-orange, contrasting with a paler, whitish belly. The long tail is typically held cocked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, low-pitched, hooting or purring 'churr' that can be repeated for extended periods, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the arid and semi-arid regions of central and northern Argentina, with its range extending into southern Bolivia and western Paraguay.
Identifying Featuresprominent spiky crest, rufous-orange flanks, long, cocked tail, terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
A medium-sized, terrestrial tapaculo characterized by its prominent, spiky crest and long, often cocked tail. It primarily forages on the ground in arid scrublands, often running rather than flying when disturbed.
