Tapaculos
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Rhinocryptidae
The tapaculos are a group of small suboscine passeriform birds with numerous species, found in South America. They are terrestrial species that fly only poorly on their short wings. They have strong legs, well-suited to their habitat of grassland or forest undergrowth. The tail is cocked and pointed towards the head.
- Pale-throated Tapaculo Scytalopus panamensis
- Silvery-fronted Tapaculo Scytalopus argentifrons
- Choco Tapaculo Scytalopus chocoensis
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