Ancash Tapaculo

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. Voice: The Ancash tapaculo's song is a "churr" note repeated for 30 or more seconds . The scold call is also a "churr", but longer and dryer than those of the song .