Hooded Antpitta
Grallaricula cucullata
Rare antpitta known only from a few scattered sites. Small and quite distinctive with a chestnut hood and yellow bill contrasting with its otherwise brown and gray plumage. Inhabits cloud forest understory, and unlike most larger antpittas, it spends very little time on the ground, typically perching about three to six feet up. Typical vocalization is a shrill, high-pitched whistle given once every five to ten seconds.
Identification
The hooded antpitta (Grallaricula cucullata) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Taxonomy
Genus: Grallaricula; Family: Grallariidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Grallaricula cucullata
- Authority
- (Sclater, PL, 1856)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Grallariidae
- Genus
- Grallaricula
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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