Rufous-crowned Antpitta
Rufous-crowned Antpitta
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The Rufous-crowned Antpitta is a large, terrestrial bird with a prominent rufous crown and a heavily barred and spotted body. It has a distinctive dark mask.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid foothill and lower montane forests on the western slopes of the Andes in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms. They are typically skulking but can be seen moving slowly and deliberately on the forest floor near ants. Its rufous crown and barred plumage are distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when army ants are active.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid foothill and lower montane forests on the western slopes of the Andes in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms. They are typically skulking but can be seen moving slowly and deliberately on the forest floor near ants. Its rufous crown and barred plumage are distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when army ants are active.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its strong association with army ant swarms, often walking rather than hopping as it forages.
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