
Narino Tapaculo
A species of Scytalopus tapaculos Scientific name : Scytalopus vicinior Genus : Scytalopus tapaculos
Narino Tapaculo, A species of Scytalopus tapaculos
Botanical name: Scytalopus vicinior
Genus: Scytalopus tapaculos
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Description

The Nariño tapaculo (Scytalopus vicinior) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.

Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The narino Tapaculo typically resides in densely vegetated areas, preferring the thick understory of humid montane forests. While these birds are predominantly associated with the lush, wet foliage of this primary habitat, they occasionally adapt to the peripheral areas at forest edges in broader tropical highland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Scytalopus tapaculos Species
Narino Tapaculo