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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Rhinocryptidae

Ocellated Tapaculo

Acropternis orthonyx

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
21–22 cm
Body Mass
89.9 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 102

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 102).

DEF 63

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 63).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: Northwestern Venezuela to Northwestern Peru Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Acropternis orthonyx orthonyx

    c Colombia to nw Venezuela

  • Acropternis orthonyx infuscatus

    e Ecuador and n Peru

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Acropternis orthonyx

Which family does it belong to?

Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae)

Where is it found?

South America: Northwestern Venezuela to Northwestern Peru

Sources & credits

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