Crescent-faced Antpitta

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

The Crescent-faced Antpitta is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Crescent-faced Antpitta (Grallaricula lineifrons) is a species of bird in the Formicariidae family. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Grallaricula lineifrons. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. This Formicariidae-related article is a stub. More

Crescent-faced Antpitta at Papallacta cresent-faced-antpitta_1_filteredRecently I had heard that Alejandro Solano had seen a Crescent-faced Antpitta Grallaricula lineifrons along the road behind the complex of Termas Papallacta. I was a bit surprised as this road is being heavily birded in recent times and nobody had reported seeing it before. This was reason enough for me to keep my eyes and ears open for it when I visited the area. More

Crescent-faced Antpitta at Papallacta cresent-faced-antpitta_1_smallA Crescent-faced Antpitta Grallaricula lineifrons was recently found along the road behind the Termas Papallacta. Read more... Blue Grosbeak at Rio Canandé bluegros Read here about the recent observation of a male Blue Grosbeak Passerina caerulea at Rio Canandé, Esmeraldas. Read more... More

Crescent-faced Antpitta has also been found on a west-facing slope about 2 km southwest of the lake at 3,200m. As the road starts to descend to the east, the R�o Bed�n runs alongside the road, and has Torrent Ducks. At km 37 sign (132 km from Popay�n) the road passes by Termales de San Juan (3,080 m); an excellent birding site, with a visitors center and restaurant, although no accommodation. More

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