About the Diamantina Tapaculo
The Diamantina tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil.
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The Diamantina tapaculo is approximately 10 to 11 cm (3.9 to 4.3 in) long and weighs approximately 15 g (0.53 oz). The adult's plumage is identical to that of the Planalto tapaculo. The male's upperparts are mainly dark gray and the underparts paler gray. The flanks are buff with dark bars, which differentiate it from the similar but unbarred mouse-colored tapaculo. The female is browner. Voice: The Diamantina tapaculo's song is a simple note, quickly repeated, often for more than a minute. Its call is unique, described as "a single 'tcheep' note".
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Jalca TapaculoScytalopus frankeaeLike all members of genus Scytalopus, the jalca tapaculo is a small, plump, dull-colored bird.
El Oro TapaculoScytalopus robbinsiThe Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos.
Marsh TapaculoScytalopus iraiensisIt is a small, dumpy bird with broad tail-feathers and a total length of approximately 12.5 cm.
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