Moustached Turca
Pteroptochos megapodius
The moustached turca is a passerine bird which is endemic to Chile and belongs to the tapaculo family Rhinocryptidae. Common names of this species include "Turco" or "Turca". It is a terrestrial bird that burrows its nest on steep hillsides and uses flight for short distances. It is not threatened, yet it is unfortunately an understudied species of bird.
- Scientific name
- Pteroptochos megapodius
- Family
- Tapaculos
- IUCN status
- LC