About the White-crowned Tapaculo
The white-crowned tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus atratus |
| Species Codes | whctap1, WCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crowned Tapaculo belong to?
The White-crowned Tapaculo (Scytalopus atratus) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-crowned Tapaculo?
The white-crowned tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-crowned Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crowned Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whctap1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tapaculos 65 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
61
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