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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