Perijá Tapaculo
NamePerijá Tapaculo
Common NamePerijá Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus perijanus
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsOverall dark grey plumage, darker on the head and back, with contrasting brownish-rufous flanks and vent. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of short, rapid, high-pitched notes, often described as a 'churr' or 'trill', repeated consistently.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Serranía de Perijá mountain range, which straddles the border between Colombia and Venezuela, at elevations typically between 1,600 and 3,200 meters.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark grey plumage with rufous flanks, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Distinctive repetitive call, Restricted range in Serranía de Perijá
Description
The Perijá Tapaculo is a small, dark grey bird with brownish-rufous flanks, known for its secretive behavior. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of high-altitude montane forests.
