Santa Marta Antpitta

Grallaria capitalis

The Santa Marta Antpitta is a small, secretive bird found in the dense undergrowth of the Santa Marta Mountains in Colombia. It has a distinctive olive-brown plumage with a rufous crown and a white throat. This species is known for its unique and haunting song that echoes through the misty cloud forests. The Santa Marta Antpitta forages on the forest floor for insects and small invertebrates, using its strong legs and sharp bill to probe the leaf litter. Due to its restricted range and habitat loss, this species is considered vulnerable to extinction.

Habitat: Dense undergrowth of the Santa Marta Mountains