Crescent-faced Antpitta
VU

Crescent-faced Antpitta

Grallaricula lineifrons

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescent-faced_antpitta

Overview

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

The Crescent-faced Antpitta faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human encroachment in its montane forest range. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter or destroy its forest ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. Prefers dense understory vegetation with thick leaf litter where it forages on the ground for invertebrates.

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 Crescent-faced Antpitta classified as Vulnerable?
Crescent-faced 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 Crescent-faced Antpitta faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human encroachment in its montane forest range. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter or destroy its forest ecosystem.
Where does Crescent-faced Antpitta live?
Crescent-faced 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 Crescent-faced Antpitta?
The main threats to Crescent-faced 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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