Ancash Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
- GenusScytalopus (Scytalopus Tapaculos)
- SpeciesScytalopus affinis (Ancash Tapaculo)
About the Ancash Tapaculo
The Ancash tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Peru. The Ancash tapaculo was originally described as Scytalopus magellanicus affinis, a subspecies of Magellanic tapaculo. Following a study published in 1997, it was elevated to species rank because of differences in their vocalizations.
The male Ancash tapaculo's head and upper back are gray and the rest of the upper parts dark brown. The underparts are pale gray, and the flanks and vent are buffy with distinct bars. The female is similar but the upper parts are browner. The juvenile's head and upper back are brownish gray and the rest of the upper parts olive brown; all are barred. The underparts are gray, and the flanks and vent are olive brown with dusky bars.
The Ancash tapaculo was described from the Department of Ancash, Peru. Since then it has been recorded in the adjoining departments of La Libertad, Huánuco, and Lima. It is found at elevations of 3,000 to 4,600 m (9,800 to 15,100 ft).
It inhabits tussocky high elevation grassland and rocky areas with grass. It is often found in or near... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ancash Tapaculo in Huascarán 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 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ancash Tapaculo in Huascarán National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Ancash Tapaculo sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 243 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ancash Tapaculo in Huascarán National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Ancash Tapaculo in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.