Black-crowned Antpitta
Pittasoma michleri
The Black-crowned Antpitta (Pittasoma michleri) is a rare gnateater found in 2 countries, weighing about 109 g. The black-crowned antpitta is a species of bird in the gnateater family, Conopophagidae.
About the Black-crowned Antpitta
The black-crowned antpitta is a species of bird in the gnateater family, Conopophagidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist foothill forests.
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How to identify it
The black-crowned antpitta is 18–19 cm long and weighs 99–110 grams.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Black-crowned Antpitta can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-crowned Antpitta?
- The black-crowned antpitta is 18–19 cm long and weighs 99–110 grams.
- How big is a Black-crowned Antpitta?
- The Black-crowned Antpitta is a medium sized bird weighing about 109 g.
- Where can you see a Black-crowned Antpitta?
- The Black-crowned Antpitta occurs in 2 countries, including Panama and Costa Rica.
- What birds look similar to a Black-crowned Antpitta?
- The Black-crowned Antpitta is most easily confused with the Rufous-crowned Antpitta.
- Is the Black-crowned Antpitta endangered?
- The Black-crowned Antpitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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