Blackish Tapaculo
Scytalopus latrans
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Rhinocryptidae
About
The blackish tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
Tapaculos have almost completely lost the ability to fly and spend their entire lives in dense undergrowth, detected almost exclusively by their sharp, penetrating calls.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the understory of moist montane forest at elevations between 1,500 and 4,000 m (4,900 and 13,100 ft).
Diet
Feeds on and near the ground, gleaning soil, moss, foliage, and stems for small arthropods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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