Diamantina Tapaculo
NameDiamantina Tapaculo
Common NameDiamantina Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus diamantinensis
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark gray plumage, with a slightly paler belly. The flanks and rump often exhibit a brownish wash, sometimes with faint barring. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, and repetitive series of notes, often described as a 'churr' or 'trill,' which can be sustained for long periods and is crucial for identification.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Espinhaço Mountains in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, primarily found in areas with dense vegetation and rocky terrain at high altitudes.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, dark gray, mouse-like appearance, Elusive behavior, typically found in dense undergrowth, Distinctive, repetitive churring or trilling call, Brownish wash on flanks and rump, Restricted geographic range in the Espinhaço Mountains
Description
The Diamantina Tapaculo is a small, dark, and elusive bird known for its mouse-like movements through dense undergrowth. It is more often heard than seen, with a distinctive, repetitive call. This species is endemic to a restricted mountainous region of Brazil.
