About the Magellanic Tapaculo
The Magellanic tapaculo is a small passerine bird in the tapaculo family Rhinocryptidae that is found in southern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus magellanicus |
| Species Codes | magtap1, MATA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magellanic Tapaculo belong to?
The Magellanic Tapaculo (Scytalopus magellanicus) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Magellanic Tapaculo?
The Magellanic tapaculo is a small passerine bird in the tapaculo family Rhinocryptidae that is found in southern South America....
Where can I report a Magellanic Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Magellanic Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magtap1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
239
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