Rufous-crowned Pittasoma
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Rufous-crowned Pittasoma

Pittasoma rufopileatum

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

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Rufous-crowned Pittasoma faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation throughout its Central American range, with primary forest being converted to agricultural land and cattle pastures. Its ground-dwelling nature and dependence on intact forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches cannot support viable populations. The species' restricted range across Costa Rica and western Panama amplifies the impact of localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground-dwelling bird inhabits the understory of humid lowland and foothill forests, typically below 1,200 meters elevation. It requires dense primary forest with thick leaf litter and minimal canopy disturbance, favoring areas near streams and ravines in Costa Rica and western Panama.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Rufous-crowned Pittasoma classified as Endangered?
Rufous-crowned Pittasoma is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Rufous-crowned Pittasoma faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation throughout its Central American range, with primary forest being converted to agricultural land and cattle pastures. Its ground-dwelling nature and dependence on intact forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches cannot support viable populations. The species' restricted range across Costa Rica and western Panama amplifies the impact of localized habitat destruction.
Where does Rufous-crowned Pittasoma live?
Rufous-crowned Pittasoma 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 Rufous-crowned Pittasoma?
The main threats to Rufous-crowned Pittasoma 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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