A medium-sized tapaculo characterized by its white throat and prominent white supercilium. It is a secretive ground-dweller of arid scrub and rocky slopes.
Where to spot
Endemic to the arid and semi-arid scrublands, ravines, and rocky slopes of central Chile. It prefers habitats with dense low vegetation.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rattling or churring calls. It is extremely shy and stays hidden in dense scrub. Patience is crucial; waiting quietly near a calling bird might offer a brief glimpse.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during early morning and late afternoon. Can be observed year-round in its specific dry habitat.
Where to spot
Endemic to the arid and semi-arid scrublands, ravines, and rocky slopes of central Chile. It prefers habitats with dense low vegetation.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often rattling or churring calls. It is extremely shy and stays hidden in dense scrub. Patience is crucial; waiting quietly near a calling bird might offer a brief glimpse.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during early morning and late afternoon. Can be observed year-round in its specific dry habitat.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species, along with its close relative the Rufous-rumped Tapaculo, are the only two species in the genus Scelorchilus, and both are endemic to Chile.
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