Nariño Tapaculo (Scytalopus vicinior) — Least Concern Aves

Nariño Tapaculo

Scytalopus vicinior

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Rhinocryptidae

About

The Nariño tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Fun Fact

The Nariño tapaculo was originally described as a subspecies of the Tacarcuna tapaculo (Scytalopus panamensis) and was retained there until after Krabbe and Schulenberg (1997) noted "no particular similarity, either in plumage or in voice, between true S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Preys on a variety of insects, but little more is known about its feeding phenology.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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