About the Ecuadorian Tapaculo
The Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos. It is restricted to a small area in south-western Ecuador and was not described until 1997.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus robbinsi |
| Species Codes | ecutap1, ECTA, EOTA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ecuadorian Tapaculo belong to?
The Ecuadorian Tapaculo (Scytalopus robbinsi) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ecuadorian Tapaculo?
The Ecuadorian Tapaculo is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ecuadorian Tapaculo?
The Ecuadorian tapaculo or El Oro tapaculo is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos. It is restricted to a small area in south-western Ecuador and was not described until 1997....
Where can I report a Ecuadorian Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Ecuadorian Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ecutap1, or on iNaturalist.
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