Unicolored Tapaculo (Scytalopus unicolor)
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Unicolored Tapaculo

Scytalopus unicolor Salvin, 1895

10 cmLength18 gWeight

The unicolored tapaculo (Scytalopus unicolor) 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 unicolored tapaculo (Scytalopus unicolor) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Unicolored Tapaculo?

The Unicolored Tapaculo is about 10 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Unicolored Tapaculo live?

Its breeding range: South America: west-central Peru.

Is the Unicolored Tapaculo endangered?

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

What does the Unicolored Tapaculo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Unicolored Tapaculo in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
18 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: west-central Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus

Other birds in the genus Scytalopus

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Unicolored Tapaculo

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