Utcubamba Tapaculo
NameUtcubamba Tapaculo
Common NameUtcubamba Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus intercedens
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark grey to blackish plumage, with a slightly paler belly. The flanks and rump often exhibit a brownish wash, which can vary in intensity among individuals.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, mechanical-sounding series of short, repetitive notes, often described as a churr or trill, which can be surprisingly loud for its size.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the Andes of northern Peru, specifically found in the departments of Amazonas and San Martín, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark plumage, short cocked tail, skulking behavior, distinctive call, montane forest habitat
Description
The Utcubamba Tapaculo is a small, dark, and highly elusive bird found in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests. It is known for its skulking behavior, often remaining hidden and being more frequently identified by its distinctive vocalizations than by sight.
