About the Caracas Tapaculo
The Caracas tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.
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The Caracas tapaculo is 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighs approximately 24 g (0.85 oz). The adult has dark gray upperparts, a tawny rump, and a paler gray throat and breast. The flanks and crissum (the area around the cloaca) are tawny with dusky barring. The juvenile's plumage has not been described.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Chusquea TapaculoScytalopus parkeriMale chusquea tapaculos weigh 21 to 24.4 g (0.74 to 0.86 oz) and females 18.8 to 22.3 g (0.66 to 0.79 oz).
Perija TapaculoScytalopus perijanusThe Perijá tapaculo is a small bird, 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) in length with an average mass of 17 to 18 grams (about 0.6 oz).
Puna TapaculoScytalopus simonsiThe puna tapaculo is 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long.
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