Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestSmall · 18 g
About the Paramillo Tapaculo
The Paramillo tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
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The Paramillo tapaculo resembles other Scytalopus tapaculos, being overall dark grey, but lacking the brown lower flanks of the Paramo tapaculo.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Marsh TapaculoScytalopus iraiensisIt is a small, dumpy bird with broad tail-feathers and a total length of approximately 12.5 cm.
El Oro TapaculoScytalopus robbinsiThe Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos.
Loja TapaculoScytalopus androstictusThe Loja tapaculo is approximately 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long.
El Oro TapaculoScytalopus robbinsiThe Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos.
Loja TapaculoScytalopus androstictusThe Loja tapaculo is approximately 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long.
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