First Described (Guide)
Cuervo, Salaman, Donegan & Ochoa, 2001
Habitat
Primary pre-montane, wet forest, forest borders and in secondary vegetation near mountain gorges, but not usually within secondary forest. From 1,500 - 1,820 m.
Northern and north-eastern slopes of Cordillera Central of Colombia (east of Nechí Valley, in Antioquia).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.
Status CR
Habitat destruction and degradation through mining and conversion to agriculture is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Small to medium-sized berries. Occasionally, large invertebrates.
Chestnut-capped Piha (Lipaugus weberi) [XC55365]
by Martin St-Michel from Reserva La Serrana (Vereda La Serrana), Anori, Antioquia, Colombia (call, song)
Chestnut-capped Piha (Lipaugus weberi) [XC82013]
by Eric DeFonso from RNA Arrierito Antioque\u00f1o, Anor\u00ed, Antioquia, Colombia (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Probably most closely related to Dusky Piha (Lipaugus fuscocinereus).
Similar Species
Most closely resembles Dusky Piha (Lipaugus fuscocinereus), although the latter species is larger, has a grey crown, and lacks the yellow orbital ring.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet