Tachira Antpitta
Grallaria chthonia
Tachira Antpitta (Grallaria chthonia) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
The Tachira Antpitta (Grallaria chthonia) is a member of the Grallariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 94.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Grallariidae Antpittas
- Genus Grallaria
- Species chthonia
Quick facts
- Weight
- 94.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Grallariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tachira Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Tachira Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tachira Antpitta (Grallaria chthonia) is a species of bird in the Grallariidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA w Venezuela.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 94.2 g, with a wing length of about 9.9 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 496 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tachira Antpitta?
The Tachira Antpitta is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 94.2 g.
Where does the Tachira Antpitta live?
The Tachira Antpitta is found across South America with a range covering SA w Venezuela, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tachira Antpitta belong to?
The Tachira Antpitta (Grallaria chthonia) belongs to the Grallariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Tachira Antpitta eat?
The Tachira Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Tachira Antpitta migrate?
The Tachira Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tachira Antpitta endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Tachira Antpitta's range?
The Tachira Antpitta has a mapped global range of about 496 km².
Conservation
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