Santa Marta Tapaculo
A species of Scytalopus tapaculos Scientific name : Scytalopus sanctaemartae Genus : Scytalopus tapaculos
Santa Marta Tapaculo, A species of Scytalopus tapaculos
Botanical name: Scytalopus sanctaemartae
Genus: Scytalopus tapaculos
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Description General Info
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The Santa Marta tapaculo (Scytalopus sanctaemartae) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Santa Marta Tapaculo's diet details are unknown, but it forages mainly on the ground, suggesting it might feed on insects and other small invertebrates typically found in the underbrush.
Habitat
The santa Marta Tapaculo is typically found in dark, tangled ravines with thick undergrowth, favoring dense and humid forests as its natural habitat. These areas offer the shelter and resources needed for the santa Marta Tapaculo to thrive, reflecting a preference for environments with substantial vegetative cover that maintain high humidity levels.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Scytalopus tapaculos Species
Santa Marta Tapaculo 
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