A small, plain gray tapaculo, representing a specific and widespread population in southeastern Brazil. It is a shy forest dweller.
Where to spot
Found in the humid montane and lowland forests, including gallery forests and dense scrub, of southeastern Brazil, particularly in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo states.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rapid and churring vocalizations. It is extremely shy and difficult to see; focus on detecting it by sound and then waiting patiently near the source in dense cover.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during early morning and late afternoon. Can be observed year-round in its specific forest habitat.
Where to spot
Found in the humid montane and lowland forests, including gallery forests and dense scrub, of southeastern Brazil, particularly in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo states.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rapid and churring vocalizations. It is extremely shy and difficult to see; focus on detecting it by sound and then waiting patiently near the source in dense cover.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during early morning and late afternoon. Can be observed year-round in its specific forest habitat.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species name represents a 'type' within a larger complex of tapaculos that have since been split into multiple distinct species based on vocalizations.
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