Tatamá Tapaculo
NameTatamá Tapaculo
Common NameTatamá Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus alvarezlopezi
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly dark grey to blackish, with a slightly paler belly and sometimes a faint brownish wash on the flanks. The eyes are dark, and the bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, and repetitive series of notes, often described as a 'churr' or 'trill' that can last for several seconds, typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the Serranía de los Paraguas and Tatamá National Natural Park.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 10.5 cm), Uniformly dark grey/blackish plumage, Short tail often held cocked, Strong legs for terrestrial movement, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Distinctive, repetitive vocalizations
Description
The Tatamá Tapaculo is a small, dark, and elusive bird typically found in the undergrowth of humid montane forests. It is known for its skulking behavior, often remaining hidden while foraging on the forest floor, and its distinctive, repetitive vocalizations.
