Crescent-faced Antpitta
A species of Small Highland Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaricula lineifrons Genus : Small Highland Antpittas
Crescent-faced Antpitta, A species of Small Highland Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaricula lineifrons
Genus: Small Highland Antpittas
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Description General Info
Description
The crescent-faced antpitta (Grallaricula lineifrons) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The habitat of crescent-faced Antpitta predominantly consists of the undergrowth in humid, montane forests that are characterized by areas with sparse understory feature as well as regions dense with Chusquea spp. bamboo, typically occurring along the forest edge of highland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Small Highland Antpittas Species
Crescent-faced Antpitta