Chestnut-naped Antpitta
A species of Typical Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaria nuchalis Genus : Typical Antpittas
Chestnut-naped Antpitta, A species of Typical Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaria nuchalis
Genus: Typical Antpittas
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Description General Info
Description
The chestnut-naped antpitta (Grallaria nuchalis) is a species of bird placed in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and far northwestern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-naped Antpitta primarily consumes insects—like ants, beetles, and millipedes—and earthworms. It forages by hopping on the ground, often within dense bamboo or semi-open spaces during low-light conditions such as early dawn or cloudy weather, displaying a preference for arthropods and oligochaetes.
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut-naped Antpitta primarily consists of dense bamboo thickets woven into the fabric of humid montane forests. These environments are characterized by lush vegetation and a generally moist climate that supports a diversity of plant and animal species, providing ideal conditions for chestnut-naped Antpitta to thrive.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Typical Antpittas Species
Chestnut-naped Antpitta 
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