Blackish Tapaculo
A species of Scytalopus tapaculos Scientific name : Scytalopus latrans Genus : Scytalopus tapaculos
Blackish Tapaculo, A species of Scytalopus tapaculos
Botanical name: Scytalopus latrans
Genus: Scytalopus tapaculos
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The blackish tapaculo (Scytalopus latrans) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Blackish Tapaculo primarily consumes small arthropods, gleaning insects like beetles, Lepidoptera, Orthoptera, Phasmida, and crane flies from various surfaces near the ground. This includes foraging from earth, roots, and mosses, showcasing a varied diet inclusive of occasional vegetable matter.
Habitat
The blackish Tapaculo primarily inhabits the undergrowth of humid to semi-humid forests, bordering areas with thickets of Chusquea bamboo or Neurolepis cane, and dense Polylepis shrubs. This species can also be found in swampy regions and along watercourses, frequently within areas of secondary growth, and occasionally extends into drier zones via riparian vegetation. It shows a preference for more humid broadleaf shrubbery or bamboo when in the vicinity of similar species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Scytalopus tapaculos Species
Blackish Tapaculo 
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