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Paramillo Tapaculo
Scytalopus canus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
- GenusScytalopus (Scytalopus Tapaculos)
- SpeciesScytalopus canus (Paramillo Tapaculo)
About the Paramillo Tapaculo
The Paramillo tapaculo (Scytalopus canus) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It has traditionally included the more widespread S. opacus as a subspecies, but under the common name Paramo tapaculo (a name now used exclusively for S. opacus). The two have different voices, leading to them being split into separate species in 2010.
The Paramillo tapaculo is endemic to humid highland scrub in the Cordillera Occidental in Colombia. At present it is only known from Páramo de Paramillo and Páramo de Frontino (also known as Paramo del Sol). It may occur elsewhere in the Cordillera Occidental of Colombia. It is restricted to a narrow swath of treeline vegetation (scrub, stunted trees and Polylepis woodland) situated between montane forest and Páramo grasslands that is often just hundreds of meters wide.
The Paramillo tapaculo resembles other Scytalopus tapaculos, being overall dark grey, but lacking the brown lower flanks of the Paramo tapaculo. Given the estimated extent of occurrence and observed decline in the extent and quality of habitat, the Paramillo tapaculo has an IUCN status... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Paramillo Tapaculo in Farallones de Cali National Natural 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 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Paramillo Tapaculo in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Paramillo Tapaculo sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Paramillo Tapaculo in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Paramillo Tapaculo in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.