Trilling tapaculo

Overview

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The trilling tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Distribution

Region

Central Andes

Typical Environment

Occurs in the humid montane forests of southern Peru and adjacent western Bolivia. It favors dense understory, especially bamboo thickets, vine tangles, and mossy slopes within cloud forest. The species uses forest edges, landslides, and ravines where cover remains thick. It stays near the ground, moving through leaf litter and low vegetation. Local abundance can be patchy, tied closely to the presence of bamboo and dense shrubs.

Altitude Range

1800–3500 m

Climate Zone

Highland

Characteristics

Size10–12 cm

Wing Span16–18 cm

Male Weight0.016 kg

Female Weight0.015 kg

Life Expectancy5 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The trilling tapaculo is best identified by its long, even trill, which can carry through dense undergrowth. Like many Scytalopus, it is extremely skulking and is more often heard than seen. It often associates with dense Chusquea bamboo in Andean cloud forests, where it forages close to the ground.

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Behaviour

Temperament

skulking and shy

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats, rarely flies far

Social Behavior

Typically found singly or in pairs, maintaining small territories in dense understory. Nests are placed low, often in burrows or cavities in banks lined with moss and fibers. Pairs communicate frequently with trills and soft contact calls, especially during breeding season.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A sustained, even-pitched trill lasting several seconds, delivered at a steady pace with little modulation. Calls include sharp chips and soft contact notes from within cover.

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Requires Supplement

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