About the Dusky Tapaculo
The Dusky Tapaculo (Scytalopus fuscus) 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 dustap1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus fuscus |
| Species Codes | dustap1, DUTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Tapaculo belong to?
The Dusky Tapaculo (Scytalopus fuscus) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Tapaculo?
The Dusky 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 Dusky Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dustap1, 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
89
iNat Observations
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