About the Sandy Gallito
The sandy gallito is a species of suboscine passerine bird in the family Rhinocryptidae, the tapaculos. It is the only species placed in the genus Teledromas. It is endemic to Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Teledromas fuscus |
| Species Codes | sangal1, SAGA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sandy Gallito belong to?
The Sandy Gallito (Teledromas fuscus) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sandy Gallito?
The sandy gallito is a species of suboscine passerine bird in the family Rhinocryptidae, the tapaculos. It is the only species placed in the genus Teledromas. It is endemic to Argentina....
Where can I report a Sandy Gallito sighting?
You can log sightings of Sandy Gallito on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sangal1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
96
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