White-breasted Tapaculo

Eleoscytalopus indigoticus

Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 16 g

About the White-breasted Tapaculo

The white-breasted tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to the Atlantic forest of southeastern Brazil.

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The white-breasted tapaculo is 11 cm (4.3 in) long. Males weigh 13 to 18 g (0.46 to 0.63 oz) and females 12.2 to 16 g (0.43 to 0.56 oz). The male's upper parts are blue-gray and its rump reddish brown. The throat, chest, and belly are white and the flanks and vent area are chestnut with dark barring. Males in a small part of its range have more extensive dark underparts. Females and immatures are similar to the males but have browner upper parts. Voice: The white-breasted tapaculo's song is a seven to eight second trill that increases in volume after the first one or two seconds . It often sings inside tree cavities.

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Where it lives

Regular range

When to see it

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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