Planalto Tapaculo
NamePlanalto Tapaculo
Common NamePlanalto Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus pachecoi
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are primarily dark grey to bluish-grey on the head, back, and wings, with a slightly paler belly. The flanks and vent are rufous-brown, distinctly barred with black. It has a relatively short, often cocked tail.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a rapid, churring or trilling series of notes, often described as a continuous 'churr-churr-churr' or a rapid 'tchuk-tchuk-tchuk' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina) and northeastern Argentina (Misiones).
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark grey plumage, rufous-brown flanks with black barring, short, often cocked tail, skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, distinctive churring call
Description
The Planalto Tapaculo is a small, shy bird found in dense undergrowth of humid montane forests. It is known for its skulking behavior, often remaining hidden while foraging on the ground or in low vegetation. Its presence is most often detected by its distinctive vocalizations.
