Rusty-belted Tapaculo
NameRusty-belted Tapaculo
Common NameRusty-belted Tapaculo
Scientific NameLiosceles thoracicus
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThis species has dark brown upperparts, a white throat and upper breast, and a distinctive broad rusty-chestnut band across its lower breast and flanks. The belly is whitish, and the tail is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a distinctive, often repetitive, trilling or churring call, described as a series of 'churr' notes that may accelerate.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, secretive, ground-dwelling bird, White throat and upper breast contrasting with a rusty-chestnut band across the lower breast and flanks, Dark brown upperparts, Short tail, Distinctive trilling call
Description
The Rusty-belted Tapaculo is a small, secretive, ground-dwelling bird found in the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests. It is known for its skulking behavior, often heard but rarely seen as it forages for insects on the forest floor.
