Mouse-colored Tapaculo
Scytalopus speluncae
The Mouse-colored Tapaculo (Scytalopus speluncae) is a rare tapaculo found only in Brazil, weighing about 13 g. The mouse-coloured tapaculo or Serra do Mar tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
About the Mouse-colored Tapaculo
The mouse-coloured tapaculo or Serra do Mar tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to humid highland forests in southeastern Brazil, where it ranges from southwestern Espírito Santo to northeastern Rio Grande do Sul. Most of its range is in the Serra do Mar, but it also occurs further inland in Paraná and Santa Catarina. Until 2005, the Planalto tapaculo was included in the mouse-coloured tapaculo.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Mouse-colored Tapaculo can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Mouse-colored Tapaculo look like?
- The mouse-coloured tapaculo or Serra do Mar tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
- How big is a Mouse-colored Tapaculo?
- The Mouse-colored Tapaculo is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Mouse-colored Tapaculo?
- The Mouse-colored Tapaculo is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Mouse-colored Tapaculo?
- The Mouse-colored Tapaculo is most easily confused with the Choco Tapaculo, the Stiles's Tapaculo and the Tatama Tapaculo.
- Is the Mouse-colored Tapaculo endangered?
- The Mouse-colored Tapaculo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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