Merida Tapaculo

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Merida Tapaculo (<em>Scytalopus meridanus</em>) is a species of Tapaculos (<em>Rhinocryptidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Merida Tapaculo (Scytalopus meridanus) is a species of Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Scytalopus; binomial: Scytalopus meridanus; authority: Hellmayr, 1922.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Merida Tapaculo includes Lara Tapaculo lumped by SACC (June 2009).

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