El Oro Tapaculo
Scytalopus robbinsi
The El Oro Tapaculo (Scytalopus robbinsi) is a legendary tapaculo found only in Ecuador, weighing about 19 g. The Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos.
About the El Oro Tapaculo
The Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos. It is restricted to a small area in south-western Ecuador and was not described until 1997.
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What the El Oro Tapaculo sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The El Oro Tapaculo can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does an El Oro Tapaculo look like?
- The Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos.
- How big is an El Oro Tapaculo?
- The El Oro Tapaculo is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see an El Oro Tapaculo?
- The El Oro Tapaculo is endemic to Ecuador, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What does an El Oro Tapaculo sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the El Oro Tapaculo on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an El Oro Tapaculo?
- The El Oro Tapaculo is most easily confused with the Marsh Tapaculo, the Paramillo Tapaculo and the Diamantina Tapaculo.
- Is the El Oro Tapaculo endangered?
- The El Oro Tapaculo is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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