About the Rock Tapaculo
The rock tapaculo or Espinhaço tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to altitudes of 900–2,100 metres (3,000–6,900 ft) in the central and southern Espinhaço Mountains, and the Mantiqueira Mountains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, though it may also occur in adjacent parts of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in shrubby and grassy habitats in rocky regions, and in elfin and cloud forest. It closely resembles the Diamantina tapaculo and Planalto tapaculo in appearance and voice.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus petrophilus |
| Species Codes | roctap1, ROTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Tapaculo belong to?
The Rock Tapaculo (Scytalopus petrophilus) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rock Tapaculo?
The rock tapaculo or Espinhaço tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to altitudes of 900–2,100 metres (3,000–6,900 ft) in the central and southern Espinhaço Mountains, and the Mantiqueira Mountains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, though it may also occur in adjacent part...
Where can I report a Rock Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roctap1, or on iNaturalist.
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