About the Ampay Tapaculo
The Ampay tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus whitneyi |
| Species Codes | amptap1, AMTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ampay Tapaculo belong to?
The Ampay Tapaculo (Scytalopus whitneyi) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ampay Tapaculo?
The Ampay tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Ampay Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Ampay Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amptap1, 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
5
iNat Observations
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