About the Loja Tapaculo
The Loja tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae that the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (AOS) accepted as a new species in July 2020. It had been classified as a subspecies of paramo tapaculo. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus androstictus |
| Species Codes | partap4, LOTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Loja Tapaculo belong to?
The Loja Tapaculo (Scytalopus androstictus) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Loja Tapaculo?
The Loja tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae that the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (AOS) accepted as a new species in July 2020. It had been classified as a subspecies of paramo tapaculo. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Loja Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Loja Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code partap4, or on iNaturalist.
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