Diamantina Tapaculo (Scytalopus diamantinensis)
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Diamantina Tapaculo

Scytalopus diamantinensis Bornschein, Maurício, Belmonte-Lopes, Mata & Bonatto, 2007

10–11 cmLength16 gWeight

The Diamantina tapaculo (Scytalopus diamantinensis) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Diamantina tapaculo (Scytalopus diamantinensis) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Diamantina Tapaculo?

The Diamantina Tapaculo is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Diamantina Tapaculo live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Brazil.

Is the Diamantina Tapaculo endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Diamantina Tapaculo as Endangered.

What does the Diamantina Tapaculo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Diamantina Tapaculo in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–11 cm
Weight
16 g
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus

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Diamantina Tapaculo

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