Tacarcuna Tapaculo (Scytalopus panamensis)
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Tacarcuna Tapaculo

Scytalopus panamensis Chapman, 1915

11 cmLength23 gWeight

The Tacarcuna tapaculo (Scytalopus panamensis) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.

Near Threatened

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 Tacarcuna tapaculo (Scytalopus panamensis) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Panama and Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Tacarcuna Tapaculo?

The Tacarcuna Tapaculo is about 11 cm long and weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Tacarcuna Tapaculo live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia.

Is the Tacarcuna Tapaculo endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tacarcuna Tapaculo as Near Threatened.

What does the Tacarcuna Tapaculo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Tacarcuna Tapaculo in?

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

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
23 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
55 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus

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Tacarcuna Tapaculo

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