Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Spillmann's tapaculo is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Spillmann's Tapaculo (Scytalopus spillmanni) is a species of tapaculo in the Formicariidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Scytalopus spillmanni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. Stub icon This Rhinocryptidae-related article is a stub. More
Spillmann's Tapaculo among others (again, see Update at bottom). Red-hooded Tanager is fairly common, as is White-capped Tanager. Mixed flocks contain a good variety of mountain tanagers, flycatchers and more, while fruiting trees attract Dusky Piha, Black-billed Mountain-Toucan, Emerald Toucanet and Barred Fruiteater. Good highland hummingbirds besides the Starfrontlet include Purple-backed Thornbill, Golden-breasted Puffleg and Glowing Puffleg. More