Crescent-faced Antpitta
Grallaricula lineifrons
The crescent-faced antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Grallariidae
Genus
Grallaricula
Crescent-faced Antpitta belongs to the family Grallariidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation
Human encroachment and development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Crescent-faced Antpitta (Grallaricula lineifrons). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/crescent-faced-antpitta