About the Santa Marta Tapaculo
The Santa Marta tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) |
| Species | Scytalopus sanctaemartae |
| Species Codes | samtap1, SMTA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Marta Tapaculo belong to?
The Santa Marta Tapaculo (Scytalopus sanctaemartae) belongs to the Tapaculos family (Rhinocryptidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Santa Marta Tapaculo?
The Santa Marta Tapaculo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Santa Marta Tapaculo?
The Santa Marta tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia....
Where can I report a Santa Marta Tapaculo sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Marta Tapaculo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code samtap1, 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
38
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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