Diademed Tapaculo
NameDiademed Tapaculo
Common NameDiademed Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus schulenbergi
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark gray plumage, appearing almost blackish, with a distinctive white supercilium (stripe above the eye). Some individuals may show subtle brownish or rufous barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, rapid, and often long series of 'churr' or 'trill' notes, sometimes described as a 'churring trill' or a 'rapid series of short, dry notes'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of southeastern Peru and western Bolivia, typically at high elevations in montane cloud forests and humid evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, dark gray body, Distinctive white supercilium (stripe above the eye), Short, often cocked tail, Secretive, ground-dwelling behavior in dense undergrowth, Characteristic churring or trilling vocalizations
Description
The Diademed Tapaculo is a small, dark, and elusive ground-dwelling bird found in the Andes. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often near streams, and is more frequently identified by its distinctive vocalizations than by sight.
