Black-crowned Antpitta (Pittasoma michleri)
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Black-crowned Antpitta

Pittasoma michleri Cassin, 1860

18–19 cmLength109 gWeight

The black-crowned antpitta (Pittasoma michleri) is a species of bird in the gnateater family, Conopophagidae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Panama, Costa Rica

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-crowned Antpitta has been recorded at 20 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Altos del Maria – Elevación 900-1100 msnmPanama159 records
  2. La MesaPanama117 records
  3. Reserva San FranciscoPanama63 records
More places
  1. PN Braulio Carrillo – Quebrada GonzálezCosta Rica55 records
  2. Canopy LodgePanama35 records
  3. Cerro GaitalPanama15 records
  4. Pipeline Road (Camino del Oleoducto)Panama13 records
  5. Los Altos de Cerro AzulPanama10 records
  6. Veragua Rainforest ParkCosta Rica9 records
  7. Canopy CampPanama4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PanamaCosta Rica

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-crowned antpitta (Pittasoma michleri) is a species of bird in the gnateater family, Conopophagidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist foothill forests.

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Questions

How big is the Black-crowned Antpitta?

The Black-crowned Antpitta is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 109 g.

Where does the Black-crowned Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to northwestern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Panama and Costa Rica.

When is the best time to see the Black-crowned Antpitta?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-crowned Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-crowned Antpitta as Least Concern.

What does the Black-crowned Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-crowned Antpitta in?

It belongs to the family Gnateaters (Conopophagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
109 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
100 mm
Tail
33 mm
Bill
35 mm
Tarsus
49 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Gnateaters Conopophagidae
Genus
Pittasoma

Other birds in the genus Pittasoma

Rufous-crowned AntpittaRufous-crowned AntpittaPittasoma rufopileatumRufous GnateaterRufous GnateaterConopophaga lineataChestnut-belted GnateaterChestnut-belted GnateaterConopophaga auritaBlack-breasted GnateaterBlack-breasted GnateaterConopophaga snethlageaeHooded GnateaterHooded GnateaterConopophaga robertiAsh-throated GnateaterAsh-throated GnateaterConopophaga peruvianaCeara GnateaterCeara GnateaterConopophaga cearaeSlaty GnateaterSlaty GnateaterConopophaga ardesiacaChestnut-crowned GnateaterChestnut-crowned GnateaterConopophaga castaneicepsBlack-cheeked GnateaterBlack-cheeked GnateaterConopophaga melanops
Black-crowned Antpitta

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