Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and rocky areas.
The Zimmer'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.
The Zimmer's Tapaculo (Scytalopus zimmeri) is a species of passerinebird in the Rhinocryptidae family. It is endemic to Bolivia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and rocky areas. Its name commemorates American ornithologist John Todd Zimmer. It is terrestrial and prefers to run rather than fly. References - * BirdLife International 2006. Scytalopus zimmeri. More
* Zimmer's Tapaculo - Scytalopus zimmeri A bird on a rock. Los Cardones National Park, Salta Province, Argentina (Monotypic species) Nick Athanas 1 December 2009 23 weeks ago 2. More
Zimmer's Tapaculo Song-like vocalization Scytalopus zimmeri (0:11) Sjoerd Mayer XC3631 17-10-1992, Bolivia Zimmer's Tapaculo Calls Scytalopus zimmeri (0:17) Sjoerd Mayer XC3641 24-03-1992, Bolivia Zimmer's Tapaculo duo of a pair Scytalopus zimmeri (0:23) Niels Krabbe XC16290 03-04-1995, Bolivia Zimmer's Tapaculo calls of a pair after pb of song More