Chucao Tapaculo

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Author: Joshua Stone
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The Chucao 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 Chucao Tapaculo (Scelorchilus rubecula) is a species of bird in the Rhinocryptidae family. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Scelorchilus rubecula. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

Chucao Tapaculo, Argentina, Bariloche August 2005 © Marcus Lawson On a roadside verge Chucao Tapaculo - Chucao Tapaculo, Chile, Nahuelbuta NP 04-Nov-2008 © Nick Athanas This has gotta be one of the coolest birds in Chile. Tropical Birding Send this as a postcard Chucao Tapaculo - Chucao Tapaculo, Chile, Nahuelbuta NP 30.11. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Rhinocryptidae
Genus : Scelorchilus
Species : rubecula
Authority : (Kittlitz, 1830)