Ancash Tapaculo
Scytalopus affinis
The Ancash Tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis) is a rare tapaculo found only in Peru, weighing about 13 g. The Ancash tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
About the Ancash Tapaculo
The Ancash tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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How to identify it
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 .
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Ancash Tapaculo?
- The male Ancash tapaculo's head and upper back are gray and the rest of the upper parts dark brown. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ancash Tapaculo?
- The Ancash Tapaculo is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see an Ancash Tapaculo?
- The Ancash Tapaculo is endemic to Peru, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Ancash Tapaculo?
- The Ancash Tapaculo is most easily confused with the White-browed Tapaculo, the Unicolored Tapaculo and the Bolivian Tapaculo.
- Is the Ancash Tapaculo endangered?
- The Ancash Tapaculo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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