Dusky Tapaculo

Its natural habitat is temperate forests.

The Dusky Tapaculo is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Dusky Tapaculo (Scytalopus fuscus) is a species of bird in the Rhinocryptidae family. It is endemic to Chile. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Scytalopus fuscus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. External links - * Dusky Tapaculo at Avesdechile. More

Images Dusky tapaculo perched on a rock With its dark plumage and secretive behaviour, the dusky tapaculo is an inconspicuous bird. Nevertheless, it can be readily identified by its rapid, trilling call which the famous naturalist Charles Darwin described as “loud and strange”. The plumage ... More

With its dark plumage and secretive behaviour, the dusky tapaculo is an inconspicuous bird (3). Nevertheless, it can be readily identified by its rapid, trilling call which the famous naturalist Charles Darwin described as “loud and strange” (4). The plumage is mostly dark grey, becoming darker on the crown and paler on the underparts. The lower back and rump are tinged with brown, and the flanks may occasionally be marked with black barring. More

spend some time on Dusky Tapaculo, a species restricted just to this area of Chile. Others include Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail, Giant Hummingbird, the inquisitive Thorn-tailed Rayadito, White-crested Elaenia (of the southern form chilensis), Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Fire-eyed Diucon, Austral Thrush, Chilean Mockingbird (a widespread endemic), Chilean and Blue-and-white Swallows, Common Diuca-Finch, Austral Blackbird and Black-chinned Siskin. Other target species include the impressive Moustached Turca (a large Tapaculo endemic to central Chile). More

the endemic Dusky Tapaculo and the threatened Chilean race of the Burrowing Parrot, which usually congregates in noisy flocks. After an enjoyable morning birding in the beautiful temperate forests of Vilches Altos, will be transferred to Santiago. Hotel Galerías or similar, Santiago (4*). (B,L,D)(G). Day 8 • Saturday | Morning flight to Puerto Montt | Llanquihue Lake | Drive to Puyehue National Park Today we will take a short flight southwards to Puerto Montt, the entrance to Chile’s Lake District. More