Bolivian Antpitta

About the Bolivian Antpitta

The Bolivian antpitta is a bird in the family Grallariidae. The species was first described by James Bond and Rodolphe Meyer de Schauensee in 1940. It is endemic to Bolivia. It is a member of the rufous antpitta species complex and was elevated from subspecies to species in 2020 on the basis of differences in plumage and vocalizations.

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Where the Bolivian Antpitta lives

When to see the Bolivian Antpitta

Peak activity in September · a passage migrant species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Chachapoyas AntpittaGrallaria gravesiGrallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills very short tails". Perija AntpittaGrallaria saltuensisGrallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills very short tails". Chestnut AntpittaGrallaria blakeiThe chestnut antpitta is about 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long; six individuals weighed between 37 and 47 g (1.3 and 1.7 oz).