Slaty Gnateater
A species of Gnateaters Scientific name : Conopophaga ardesiaca Genus : Gnateaters
Slaty Gnateater, A species of Gnateaters
Botanical name: Conopophaga ardesiaca
Genus: Gnateaters
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Description
The slaty gnateater (Conopophaga ardesiaca) is a species of bird in the family Conopophagidae. It is found in the Yungas of Bolivia and eastern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The slaty gnateater has two sub-species: C. a. saturata von Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1906 - southeast Peru C. a. ardesiaca D'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837 - Bolivia and Peru 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Slaty Gnateater's diet consists primarily of arthropods. It forages through foliage and leaf litter, employing short reaches and gleans to capture prey, demonstrating a ground-oriented feeding behavior.
Habitat
The slaty Gnateater predominantly resides in the humid rainforests of foothills, favoring the densest vegetation such as regions surrounding treefalls, old clearings, and roadside edges. Their presence is noted in a variety of structurally diverse habitats within broad subtropical and tropical regions, often where thick undergrowth provides ample cover.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Gnateaters Genus
Gnateaters Species
Slaty Gnateater 
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