Santa Marta antpitta facts for kids
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Grallaria
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bangsi
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The Santa Marta antpitta (Grallaria bangsi) is a special kind of bird. It belongs to a group of birds called Grallariidae. This bird lives only in Colombia. It makes its home in wet, cool mountain forests. Sadly, its home is shrinking, which puts the bird in danger.
What Does It Look Like?
The Santa Marta antpitta is about 18 centimeters (7 inches) long. This is roughly the length of a standard pencil. Its back and upper parts are brown. It has a distinct ring around its eyes.
Its belly and chest are mostly white. These white feathers have brown streaks, like stripes. The bird's throat is a bright, creamy yellow color, called buff. Its sides are brownish, and the feathers under its wings are a warm cinnamon-buff color.
Where Does It Live?
This unique bird is endemic to Colombia. This means it is found nowhere else in the world. It lives specifically in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains.
Its natural habitat is a type of forest called subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. These are forests that grow on mountainsides where it is often wet and cool. The trees and plants in these areas provide the perfect home for the antpitta.
Why Is It in Danger?
The Santa Marta antpitta is considered a vulnerable species. This means it faces a high risk of becoming extinct in the wild. The main reason for this is habitat loss.
People are clearing the forests where these birds live. This can be for farming, building, or other human activities. When the forests are cut down, the antpitta loses its home, its food sources, and safe places to raise its young. Protecting these mountain forests is very important to help the Santa Marta antpitta survive.
See also
In Spanish: Tororoí de Santa Marta para niños
- Outram Bangs
