Brasília Tapaculo
Scytalopus novacapitalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
- GenusScytalopus (Scytalopus Tapaculos)
- SpeciesScytalopus novacapitalis (Brasília Tapaculo)
About the Brasília Tapaculo
The Brasília tapaculo (Scytalopus novacapitalis) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to southern Brazil. The Brasília tapaculo is most closely related to the Planalto tapaculo (Scytalopus pachecoi). Those two species, rock tapaculo (S. petrophilus), and Diamantina tapaculo (S. diamantinensis) form a clade. It was originally thought to be closely related to the white-breasted tapaculo (Eleoscytalopus indigoticus).
The Brasília tapaculo is 11 cm (4.3 in) long. One male weighed 19.2 g (0.68 oz) and two unsexed specimens weighed 15.6 and 18.6 g (0.55 and 0.66 oz). The adult is blue-gray above and whitish to pale gray below. The lower back and rump are reddish brown and the vent is rufous with gray barring. The juvenile has not been described.
The Brasília tapaculo is found in disjunct areas in eastern Goiás, the Distrito Federal, and western Minas Gerais. It inhabits gallery forest, primarily permanently flooded areas with Blechnum ferns and Euterpe palms. It has a fairly narrow elevational range of 800 to 1,000 m (2,600 to 3,300 ft).
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Recent sightings of Brasília Tapaculo in Serra da Canastra 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 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brasília Tapaculo in Serra da Canastra National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Brasília Tapaculo sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 137 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brasília Tapaculo in Serra da Canastra National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Brasília Tapaculo in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.