Thicket Antpitta

The Thicket Antpitta is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Thicket Antpitta (Hylopezus dives) is a species of bird in the Formicariidae family. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Hylopezus dives. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. This Formicariidae-related article is a stub. More

Thicket Antpitta: This often-heard Antpitta is usually, as its name suggests, difficult to see due to its preference of thickets! There are however a few of the Rancho Naturalista trails that occasionally offer views of this secretive species, and what a reward is in store for those lucky observers. Black-throated Wren: A restricted range species that has a secretive habit given away by a stunning song. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Formicariidae
Genus : Hylopezus
Species : dives
Authority : Salvin, 1865