[2] "Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets).

Subspecies G. c. venezuelana is similar to the nominate but its wings and tail have a reddish tinge, its breast has a strong olivaceous wash, and its lower belly and undertail coverts are pale cream or yellowish instead of white.

Both subspecies have a dark brown iris, a pale yellowish to orange-pinkish bill, and gray to bluish slate legs and feet.

[5][6][7] Nothing is known about the hooded antpitta's breeding biology beyond that a female specimen collected in September had a fully shelled egg inside.

"The species is threatened by the conversion of its forested habitat as a consequence of human settlement, logging and expansion of agricultural land.

Human development of land continues, generally following the construction of new roads, and even affects national parks, including Tatamá and El Tamá".