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Brasilia Tapaculo

Scytalopus novacapitalis
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Conservation
EN Endangered
Codes
bratap1, BRTA

About the Brasilia Tapaculo

The Brasilia Tapaculo (Scytalopus novacapitalis) is a species of bird in the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.

Use the eBird species code bratap1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTapaculos (Rhinocryptidae)
SpeciesScytalopus novacapitalis
Species Codesbratap1, BRTA
ConservationEN Endangered

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Brasilia Tapaculo belong to?

The Brasilia Tapaculo (Scytalopus novacapitalis) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.

What is the conservation status of the Brasilia Tapaculo?

The Brasilia Tapaculo is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Brasilia Tapaculo?

The Brasilia Tapaculo is a member of the Tapaculos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.

Where can I report a Brasilia Tapaculo sighting?

You can log sightings of Brasilia Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bratap1, or on iNaturalist.