Moustached Turca

Tapaculos 👁 281 views Updated 2026-11-01

Moustached Turca (<em>Pteroptochos megapodius</em>) is a species of Tapaculos (<em>Rhinocryptidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Moustached Turca (Pteroptochos megapodius) is a species of Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pteroptochos; binomial: Pteroptochos megapodius; authority: Kittlitz, 1830.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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