Amazonian slope of Colombian Andes in Cundinamarca (Seast of Bogotá), and presumably also in adjacent Meta.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and stable.
Status EN
Habitat destruction through clearing for agriculture and grazing by goats are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Mainly insects, but also spiders and earthworms.
Voice
Song is three sharp, clear, whistled notes (last occasionally omitted), 'wirt, wiirt weert'. A higher pitched, sharp 'SEEleee' uttered in aggression.
Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri) [XC316764]
by from Cundinamarca, Guayabetal, Camino San Juanito Monterredondo, Colombia (song)
Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri) [XC148051]
by Victor Vanegas from Cundinamarca, Guayabetal, Camino San Juanito Monterredondo, Colombia (song)
Subspecies
Considered to be close relative of larger Santa Marta Antpitta (Grallaria bangsi).
BirdLife International Species Factsheet