Rock Tapaculo
Scytalopus petrophilus
The Rock Tapaculo (Scytalopus petrophilus) is a legendary tapaculo found only in Brazil, weighing about 14 g. The rock tapaculo or Espinhaço tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
About the Rock Tapaculo
The rock tapaculo or Espinhaço tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to altitudes of 900–2,100 metres (3,000–6,900 ft) in the central and southern Espinhaço Mountains, and the Mantiqueira Mountains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, though it may also occur in adjacent parts of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in shrubby and grassy habitats in rocky regions, and in elfin and cloud forest. It closely resembles the Diamantina tapaculo and Planalto tapaculo in appearance and voice.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Rock 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 Rock Tapaculo look like?
- The rock tapaculo or Espinhaço tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
- How big is a Rock Tapaculo?
- The Rock Tapaculo is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Rock Tapaculo?
- The Rock Tapaculo is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Rock Tapaculo?
- The Rock Tapaculo is most easily confused with the Neblina Tapaculo, the Zimmer's Tapaculo and the Brasilia Tapaculo.
- Is the Rock Tapaculo endangered?
- The Rock Tapaculo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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