Rufous-vented Tapaculo
NameRufous-vented Tapaculo
Common NameRufous-vented Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus femoralis
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsOverall dark slate-gray to blackish plumage, with distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) flanks and vent, often barred with black. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, churring series of notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, or a repetitive 'churr-churr-churr' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of northern Peru, primarily found in the departments of Amazonas, San Martín, and La Libertad.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, dark body, Rufous flanks and vent (often barred), Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth, Distinctive churring calls, Short tail and strong legs
Description
This small, dark, and secretive bird inhabits the dense undergrowth of montane forests. It is more often heard than seen, foraging for invertebrates on or near the ground.
