Bicoloured Antpitta
VU

Bicoloured 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

Peruvian AntpittaVU

Peruvian Antpitta

Grallaricula peruviana

Unknown
Hooded AntpittaVU

Hooded Antpitta

Grallaricula cucullata

Unknown
Yellow-breasted AntpittaVU

Yellow-breasted Antpitta

Grallaria flavotincta

Unknown
Streak-chested AntpittaVU

Streak-chested Antpitta

Hylopezus perspicillatus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bicoloured Antpitta classified as Vulnerable?
Bicoloured 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 Bicoloured Antpitta live?
Bicoloured 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 Bicoloured Antpitta?
The main threats to Bicoloured 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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