White-browed Tapaculo (Scytalopus superciliaris)
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White-browed Tapaculo

Scytalopus superciliaris Cabanis, 1883

10 cmLength18 gWeight

The white-browed tapaculo (Scytalopus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina

White-browed Tapaculo has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina58 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina

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 white-browed tapaculo (Scytalopus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in northwestern Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the White-browed Tapaculo?

The White-browed Tapaculo is about 10 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the White-browed Tapaculo live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina.

When is the best time to see the White-browed Tapaculo?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-browed Tapaculo endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-browed Tapaculo as Least Concern.

What does the White-browed Tapaculo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-browed 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
Least Concern
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: northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus

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White-browed Tapaculo

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