Bicolored Antpitta
VU

Bicolored Antpitta

Grallaria rufocinerea

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicolored_antpitta

Overview

The bicolored antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

The Bicoloured Antpitta faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range. Its specialized requirements for intact cloud forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to human disturbance and climate change impacts that alter montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin forests between 1,500-3,200m elevation in the Andes. Prefers dense understory vegetation with thick leaf litter in primary and mature secondary forests.

Other threatened species in Grallariidae

Crescent-faced AntpittaVU

Crescent-faced Antpitta

Grallaricula lineifrons

Unknown
Peruvian AntpittaVU

Peruvian Antpitta

Grallaricula peruviana

Unknown
Rusty-tinged AntpittaVU

Rusty-tinged Antpitta

Grallaria przewalskii

Unknown
Yellow-breasted AntpittaVU

Yellow-breasted Antpitta

Grallaria flavotincta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bicolored Antpitta classified as Vulnerable?
Bicolored Antpitta is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Bicoloured Antpitta faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range. Its specialized requirements for intact cloud forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to human disturbance and climate change impacts that alter montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Bicolored Antpitta live?
Bicolored Antpitta occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bicolored Antpitta?
The main threats to Bicolored Antpitta are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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