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Chestnut-crowned Antpitta

Grallaria ruficapilla

Least Concern

About

A tovaca-de-coroa-castanha (Grallaria ruficapilla) é um formicariídeo sulamericano que habita o sub-bosque denso de florestas montanas andinas entre 1.000 e 3.000 m. Caracteriza-se pela coroa castanho-avermelhada e partes inferiores brancas com estrias escuras. Como outras tuvacas, é terrestre e esquiva, caminhando no chão em busca de invertebrados. Possui canto distintivo que auxilia sua detecção. Nidifica em ninhos abertos apoiados em vegetação.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Grallaria ruficapilla (Chestnut-crowned Antpitta)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クリガシラジアリドリ

Chinese 栗頂蟻八色鳥

Spanish tororoi comprapán, comprapán

French Grallaire à tête rousse

German Rostkappen-Ameisenpitta

Russian Рыжешапочная граллярия

Similar Species in Grallaria

Grallaria guatimalensis

Grallaria rufocinerea

Vulnerable

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Grallaria griseonucha

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut-crowned Antpitta?

The scientific name of Chestnut-crowned Antpitta is Grallaria ruficapilla. It belongs to the genus Grallaria.

What is the conservation status of Chestnut-crowned Antpitta?

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chestnut-crowned Antpitta live?

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Chestnut-crowned Antpitta belong to?

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) belongs to the genus Grallaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Grallariidae.

Is Chestnut-crowned Antpitta endangered?

No, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chestnut-crowned Antpitta belong to?

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chestnut-crowned Antpitta?

The closest relatives of Chestnut-crowned Antpitta in the genus Grallaria include tovacuçu, tovacuçu-corujinha, tovacuçu-xodó, Chestnut Antpitta, Bicolored Antpitta.