Moustached Turca (Pteroptochos megapodius)
About the Moustached Turca
The moustached turca (Pteroptochos megapodius) 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. The species name originates from the ancient greek μέγας, mégas \mé.ɡas\ and πούς, poús \pǒːs\, which translates to "big feet".
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 86 recordings for this species: 60 CC BY-NC-SA · 26 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Chile in the xeno-canto catalogue.