This antpitta ranges from Colombia's eastern Andes into western Venezuela. It uses bamboo in moist montane forest, secondary growth, and nearby disturbed areas, and is seen on or near the ground.
The back and underparts are rufous, with a dark brown eye, pale eye-ring, and dark bill and legs. Northern populations are generally browner, while southern birds are usually redder.
It uses bamboo in moist montane forest, second growth, and nearby degraded areas. It is found on or low above the ground.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.