Rusty-breasted Antpitta

Grallaricula ferrugineipectus

Small antpitta found in montane forest in the Andes from northern Venezuela to central Colombia. Typical antpitta shape: plump with short tail and long legs. Plain warm tawny or rufous below and duller browner above. Look for conspicuous white eyering that is much wider behind the eye. Similar to Slate-crowned Antpitta, but crown is not contrasting gray like Slate-crowned and the eyering is white, not buffy. Occurs from around 250 to 2,200 m. Singles or pairs are shy and difficult to see in the understory; usually perched a meter or two above the ground. Listen for fast series of piping whistles that drops off at the end.

Identification

The rusty-breasted antpitta (Grallaricula ferrugineipectus) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Taxonomy

Genus: Grallaricula; Family: Grallariidae; Order: Passeriformes.

Scientific name
Grallaricula ferrugineipectus
Authority
(Sclater, PL, 1857)
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Grallariidae
Genus
Grallaricula

Range and habitat

Migration
Resident species

Behavior

Migration pattern: Resident species.

Conservation

Population trend: stable.

Population trend
stable

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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