Spotted Bamboowren
Psilorhamphus guttatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
- GenusPsilorhamphus
- SpeciesPsilorhamphus guttatus (Spotted Bamboowren)
About the Spotted Bamboowren
The spotted bamboowren (Psilorhamphus guttatus) is a species of suboscine passerine bird in the tapaculo family Rhinocryptidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Psilorhamphus. It is found in southeastern Brazil, far northeastern Argentina, and possibly Paraguay.
The spotted bamboowren is the only member of its genus and has no subspecies. It has at various times been placed in families Formicariidae (the antthrushes), Sylviidae ("typical" warblers), Thamnophilidae (antbirds), Troglodytidae (wrens), and Polioptilidae (gnatcatchers). Studies of its morphology and later of its genetics have firmly placed it in the tapaculo family.
The spotted bamboowren is genetically most closely related to the rusty-belted tapaculo (Liosceles thoracicus). The spotted bamboowren measures 13.5 cm (5.3 in) in length. Males weigh between 10.5 and 13 g (0.37 and 0.46 oz), while a female specimen weighed 11.5 g (0.41 oz). Adult males have gray heads and upper backs, with brownish lower backs. The throat and upper breast are whitish to buff, transitioning to buff on the lower breast and belly. The back, wings, and belly are speckled with small white, brown, or black... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spotted Bamboowren in Iguaçu 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 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Bamboowren in Iguaçu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Bamboowren sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted Bamboowren in Iguaçu National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Bamboowren in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.