About the Junin Tapaculo
The Junin tapaculo is a Scytalopus tapaculo from Peru. It was discovered in 2008 and described as new species in 2013. It differs from other Scytalopus species by its song which consisting of a rapidly repeated series of ascending phrases. The species' epithet commemorates Caroline Marie Getty, a granddaughter of J. Paul Getty and nature conservationist, who works for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus gettyae |
| Species Codes | juntap1, JUTA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Junin Tapaculo belong to?
The Junin Tapaculo (Scytalopus gettyae) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Junin Tapaculo?
The Junin Tapaculo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Junin Tapaculo?
The Junin tapaculo is a Scytalopus tapaculo from Peru. It was discovered in 2008 and described as new species in 2013. It differs from other Scytalopus species by its song which consisting of a rapidly repeated series of ascending phrases. The species' epithet commemorates Caroline Marie Getty, a gr...
Where can I report a Junin Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Junin Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code juntap1, or on iNaturalist.
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