Bolivian Tapaculo (Scytalopus bolivianus)
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Bolivian Tapaculo

Scytalopus bolivianus Allen, JA, 1889

12 cmLength21 gWeight

The Bolivian tapaculo (Scytalopus bolivianus) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bolivian Tapaculo has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia356 records
  2. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia103 records
  3. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia27 records
More places
  1. Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia11 records
  2. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia9 records
  3. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia6 records
  4. CoroicoBolivia4 records
  5. AstillerosBolivia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Bolivian tapaculo (Scytalopus bolivianus) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Bolivian Tapaculo?

The Bolivian Tapaculo is about 12 cm long and weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Bolivian Tapaculo live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Peru to southern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Bolivian Tapaculo?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bolivian Tapaculo endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bolivian Tapaculo as Least Concern.

What does the Bolivian Tapaculo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bolivian Tapaculo in?

It belongs to the family Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
21 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
53 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern Peru to southern Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus

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Bolivian Tapaculo

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