Slate-crowned Antpitta
NameSlate-crowned Antpitta
Common NameSlate-crowned Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaricula nana
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThis species features a slate-gray crown, contrasting with rufous-orange on its face, throat, and underparts. Its back and wings are olive-brown, and it has a dark eye with a faint rufous eye-ring and a small, pointed black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, whistled notes, often accelerating or descending in pitch. It can be described as a slow, mournful whistle or a soft 'pew-pew-pew' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Slate-crowned Antpitta is found in the Andes mountain range, distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, plump body with short tail, Slate-gray crown contrasting with rufous underparts, Olive-brown upperparts, Secretive, terrestrial habits in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Slate-crowned Antpitta is a small, plump bird with a short tail, typically found foraging on or near the ground in dense montane forest undergrowth. It is known for its secretive nature and distinctive, often whistled, vocalizations.
