Trilling Tapaculo
Scytalopus parvirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
- GenusScytalopus (Scytalopus Tapaculos)
- SpeciesScytalopus parvirostris (Trilling Tapaculo)
About the Trilling Tapaculo
The trilling tapaculo (Scytalopus parvirostris) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. The trilling tapaculo was previously considered a subspecies of unicolored tapaculo (Scytalopus unicolor) but was elevated to species status based on differences in their vocalizations. Though it is monophyletic, there are song variations in different parts of its range that suggest that there might be undefined subspecies.
The trilling tapaculo is 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long. Males weigh 17.5 to 21 g (0.62 to 0.74 oz) and females 15.4 to 18 g (0.54 to 0.63 oz). Adult males are usually dark gray above and lighter gray below, though sometimes dark gray all over. The flanks and crissum (the area around the cloaca) are dark reddish brown with dusky bars. The female is similar to the male but paler with a dark brown wash. The juvenile is similar to the female with the addition of a scaly appearance due to yellowish edges to feathers.
The trilling tapaculo is found on the east slope of the Andes from southern Amazonas, Peru, southeastward to western Santa Cruz in Bolivia. It inhabits the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Trilling Tapaculo in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Trilling Tapaculo in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Trilling Tapaculo sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 50 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Trilling Tapaculo in Cordillera Azul National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Trilling Tapaculo in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.