Slate-crowned Antpitta
Grallaricula nana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyGrallariidae (Antpittas)
- GenusGrallaricula (Small Antpittas)
- SpeciesGrallaricula nana (Slate-crowned Antpitta)
About the Slate-crowned Antpitta
The slaty-crowned antpitta or slate-crowned antpitta (Grallaricula nana) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. The taxonomic divisions and subspecific range limits of slaty-crowned Antpitta are far from resolved. As of 2024 the slaty-crowned antpitta has these six subspecies assigned:
G. n. occidentalis Todd, 1927 G. n. nana (Lafresnaye, 1842) G. n. hallsi Donegan, 2008 G. n. nanitaea Donegan, 2008 G. n. olivascens Hellmayr, 1917 G. n. kukenamensis Chubb, C, 1918 What are now the two subspecies of the Sucre antpitta (G. cumanensis) were previously treated as subspecies of the slaty-crowned. Some authors have suggested that G. n. kukenamensis should be treated as a full species but this suggestion has not gained wide support. The Clements taxonomy does note it within the species as the "Slate-crowned Antpitta (Guianan)" distinguished from the other five subspecies grouped as the "Slate-crowned Antpitta (Slate-crowned)".
"Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Slate-crowned Antpitta in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 3 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Slate-crowned Antpitta in Canaima National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Slate-crowned Antpitta sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Slate-crowned Antpitta in Canaima National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Slate-crowned Antpitta in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.