Chucao

Chucao tapaculo

Scelorchilus rubecula rubecula (Kittlitz)

Length 18 cms.

Slate grey head with reddish brown line that crosses the eyes. Upper and lower back reddish. Grey throat and upper breast reddish brown. Grey breast with fine white and black transverse lines. Grey abdomen. Tail reddish brown with black wings. Slate black with a reddish tint on top. Black beak and feet.