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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
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Description
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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.
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Size
12 cm
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
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Scytalopus tapaculos Species
White-crowned Tapaculo