Cundinamarca Antpitta
Grallaria kaestneri
The Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri) is a rare antpitta found only in Colombia, weighing about 48 g. The Cundinamarca antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
About the Cundinamarca Antpitta
The Cundinamarca antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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How to identify it
The Cundinamarca antpitta is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long. Three females weighed an average of 47.5 g (1.7 oz). The sexes have similar plumage at all ages. Overall the adult Cundinamarca antpitta is a dull olive-brown bird with white streaking on the underparts. The feathers of the bird's back are an olive-brown that are fringed with a thin band of sooty-black, giving the bird the appearance of possessing very faint barring. This fringe vanishes from the rump and uppertail coverts, and the antpitta's tail is slightly darker than its back. Voice: The Cundinamarca antpitta's song is "3 similar sharp, clear whistled notes that sound like wirt, wiirt weert!, although occasionally the final note is omitted...ach successive note is slightly longer (0.14, 0.16, and 0.18 sec) and higher in pitch (ca 2.5, 2.8, and 2.9-3.0 kHz)." It also makes an "aggressive call...considerably higher in pitch, with a first note at 5.8-6.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Cundinamarca Antpitta can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Cundinamarca Antpitta?
- The Cundinamarca antpitta is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Cundinamarca Antpitta?
- The Cundinamarca Antpitta is a small sized bird weighing about 48 g.
- Where can you see a Cundinamarca Antpitta?
- The Cundinamarca Antpitta is endemic to Colombia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Cundinamarca Antpitta?
- The Cundinamarca Antpitta is most easily confused with the Jocotoco Antpitta, the Chestnut Antpitta and the Perija Antpitta.
- Is the Cundinamarca Antpitta endangered?
- The Cundinamarca Antpitta is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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