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Neblina Tapaculo
Scytalopus altirostris Zimmer, JT, 1939
10–12 cmLength20 gWeight
The neblina tapaculo (Scytalopus altirostris) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
Busiest months: May, August and October–November · Most records: Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Neblina Tapaculo has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru354 records
- Trocha Cresta de San LorenzoPeru1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
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 neblina tapaculo (Scytalopus altirostris) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to the Andes of northern Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Neblina Tapaculo?
The Neblina Tapaculo is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 20 g.
Where does the Neblina Tapaculo live?
Its breeding range: South America: northern Peru (southern Amazonas and San Martín). It is most often recorded in Peru.
When is the best time to see the Neblina Tapaculo?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May, August, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Neblina Tapaculo endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Neblina Tapaculo as Least Concern.
What does the Neblina Tapaculo eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Neblina Tapaculo in?
It belongs to the family Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 10–12 cm
- Weight
- 20 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 54 mm
- Tail
- 38 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northern Peru (southern Amazonas and San Martín)
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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