Brown-banded Antpitta

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Brown-banded Antpitta is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Brown-banded Antpitta (Grallaria milleri) is a species of bird in the Formicariidae family. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Grallaria milleri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

The brown-banded antpitta, like other antpittas, is a secretive bird with a low population density and high habitat specificity — a nearly flightless, ground-dwelling species found only in the Neotropics. This antpitta, endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia, has been severely harmed by a rapid increase in deforestation due to agriculture and human encroachment. In 1992, researchers considered this incredible bird to be locally extinct, if not extinct throughout its range. More

Brown-banded Antpitta, Colombia, Rio Blanco August 25, 2009 © Martin Reid many endemics and near-endemics; great value - thanks to local guide Pablo Flores Valencia; see lots more pics at the Colombia section at my website Brown-banded Antpitta - Brown-banded Antpitta, Colombia, Caldas 28/11/2009 © Carl Downing Seen on our recent tour to Colombia. More