Diademed Tapaculo
Scytalopus schulenbergi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
- GenusScytalopus (Scytalopus Tapaculos)
- SpeciesScytalopus schulenbergi (Diademed Tapaculo)
About the Diademed Tapaculo
The diademed tapaculo (Scytalopus schulenbergi) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. The diademed tapaculo has at various times been thought to be closely related to puna tapaculo (Scytalopus simonsi), Vilcabamba tapaculo (S. urubambae), and silvery-fronted tapaculo (S. argentifrons), though the last appears the least likely.
The diademed tapaculo is 10 cm (3.9 in) long; two males weighed 15.2 and 17 g (0.54 and 0.60 oz). The species gets its name from the males' silvery forecrown and supercilium set off by a black "mask" below the supercilium. The male's upper parts are dark gray washed with brown, and it has an orange red rump with dusky bars. It is gray below, lighter to darker front to rear. The flanks and vent, like the rump, are orange red with dusky bars. The female is similar but the "diadem" is smaller and duller and the upper parts' brown wash is darker. The juvenile is a golden brown that is lighter on the underside and has bars and spots throughout.
The diademed tapaculo's range extends from the Cordillera Vilcanota in Peru's Department of Cuzco... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Diademed Tapaculo in Madidi 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Diademed Tapaculo in Madidi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Diademed Tapaculo sighting in Madidi National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Diademed Tapaculo in Madidi National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Diademed Tapaculo in Madidi National Park in our monthly data.