White-crowned Tapaculo
A species of Scytalopus tapaculos Scientific name : Scytalopus atratus Genus : Scytalopus tapaculos
White-crowned Tapaculo, A species of Scytalopus tapaculos
Botanical name: Scytalopus atratus
Genus: Scytalopus tapaculos
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The northern white-crowned tapaculo (Scytalopus atratus) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical, tropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
White-crowned Tapaculo primarily consumes insects, foraging both on the ground and in areas close to it. This reflects a specialized diet and feeding behavior focusing on insect prey.
Habitat
The white-crowned Tapaculo typically inhabits the undergrowth of humid montane forests and nearby forest edges. These environments are characterized by dense vegetation that includes primary and broadleaf plant species. The white-crowned Tapaculo is noted to coexist with related species in overlapping territories, often preferring habitats with more pristine forest conditions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Scytalopus tapaculos Species
White-crowned Tapaculo 
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