Bicolored Antpitta
A species of Typical Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaria rufocinerea Genus : Typical Antpittas
Bicolored Antpitta, A species of Typical Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaria rufocinerea
Genus: Typical Antpittas
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Description
The bicolored antpitta (Grallaria rufocinerea) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. In 2020, genetic evidence revealed that the bicolored pitta is a member of the rufous antpitta species complex. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The habitat of bicolored Antpitta typically consists of the floor and lower understory in dense, humid montane cloudforests. These birds thrive in environments with ample mature vegetation, but they are also somewhat tolerant of disturbed areas, frequenting second-growth forests and forest edges within the broader montane region.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Typical Antpittas Species
Bicolored Antpitta