Chusquea Tapaculo (Scytalopus parkeri)
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Chusquea Tapaculo

Scytalopus parkeri Krabbe & Schulenberg, 1997

21 gWeight

The chusquea tapaculo (Scytalopus parkeri) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Ecuador

Chusquea Tapaculo has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador1,227 records
  2. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador3 records
  3. Copalinga LodgeEcuador1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 chusquea tapaculo (Scytalopus parkeri) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in southern Ecuador and far northern Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Chusquea Tapaculo?

The Chusquea Tapaculo weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Chusquea Tapaculo live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Ecuador and northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Chusquea Tapaculo?

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

Is the Chusquea Tapaculo endangered?

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

What does the Chusquea Tapaculo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Chusquea Tapaculo in?

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

At a glance

Weight
21 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
45 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: southern Ecuador and northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus

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Chusquea Tapaculo

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