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Jalca Tapaculo
Scytalopus frankeae Rosenberg, KV, Davis, TJ, Rosenberg, GH, Hosner, Robbins, Valqui & Lane, 2020
10–11 cmLength17 gWeight
The jalca tapaculo (Scytalopus frankeae) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
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 jalca tapaculo (Scytalopus frankeae) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Jalca Tapaculo?
The Jalca Tapaculo is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 17 g.
Where does the Jalca Tapaculo live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Peru (Huanuco to Junin).
What does the Jalca Tapaculo eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Jalca Tapaculo in?
It belongs to the family Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 10–11 cm
- Weight
- 17 g
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
- Wing
- 52 mm
- Tail
- 37 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Peru (Huanuco to Junin)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
- Genus
- Scytalopus
Other birds in the genus Scytalopus
Marsh TapaculoScytalopus iraiensis
Diamantina TapaculoScytalopus diamantinensis
Brasilia TapaculoScytalopus novacapitalis
Rock TapaculoScytalopus petrophilus
Planalto TapaculoScytalopus pachecoi
Boa Nova TapaculoScytalopus gonzagai
Mouse-colored TapaculoScytalopus speluncae
Dusky TapaculoScytalopus fuscus
Magellanic TapaculoScytalopus magellanicus
Ancash TapaculoScytalopus affinis
White-winged TapaculoScytalopus krabbei
Loja TapaculoScytalopus androstictus
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