Marsh Tapaculo
Scytalopus iraiensis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The marsh tapaculo (Scytalopus iraiensis) is a recently discovered passerine bird which belongs to the genus Scytalopus, a genus of tapaculos. It is also known as the wetland tapaculo or tall-grass wetland tapaculo. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Range and habitat
Southwestern Brazil (river basins in Iguaçu and Tibagi, eastern Paraná).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Marsh tapaculo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
