Elegant Crescentchest (Melanopareia elegans) — Least Concern Aves

Elegant Crescentchest

Melanopareia elegans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Melanopareiidae

About

The elegant crescentchest is a species of bird in the family Melanopareiidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Fun Fact

The crescentchests (genus Melanopareia) were previously included in family Rhinocryptidae, the tapaculos.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found discontinuously along the coast of Ecuador from Manabí Province south into Peru as far south as the Department of La Libertad.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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