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tapaculo

Myornis senilis

Least Concern

About

El tapaculo cinéreo (Myornis senilis) es un pequeño pájaro gris de los Andes sudamericanos, notable por sus vocalizaciones características y su hábito de moverse por el suelo de forma discreta. Su estado de conservación es de preocupación menor (LC) y habita en bosques y matorrales de alta montaña.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (paseriformes)
Family
Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Myornis
Species
Myornis senilis (tapaculo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロオタテドリ
Chinese 灰窜鸟
Spanish tapaculo
French Mérulaxe cendré
German Aschgrauer Tapaculo
Russian Серый топаколо

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tapaculo?
The scientific name of tapaculo is Myornis senilis. It belongs to the genus Myornis.
What is the conservation status of tapaculo?
tapaculo (Myornis senilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does tapaculo live?
tapaculo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does tapaculo belong to?
tapaculo (Myornis senilis) belongs to the genus Myornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinocryptidae.
Is tapaculo endangered?
No, tapaculo (Myornis senilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does tapaculo belong to?
tapaculo (Myornis senilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Myornis — 1 Species

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