Crescent-faced Antpitta

Grallaricula lineifrons

Small, striking antpitta that lurks in bamboo-laden cloud forest at very high elevations in the Andes. Brown and gray with white crescents on face, streaked underparts, and buffy spots on sides of neck. Stays in forest understory, but not typically on the ground. Usually located by voice; typical song is a rising series of sweet, piping whistles.

Taxonomy

Scientific name
Grallaricula lineifrons
Authority
(Chapman, 1924)
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Grallariidae
Genus
Grallaricula

Range and habitat

Migration
Resident species

Conservation

Population trend
stable

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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