Ochre-breasted Antpitta
Grallaricula flavirostris
The Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris) is a rare antpitta found in 6 countries, weighing about 18 g. The ochre-breasted antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
About the Ochre-breasted Antpitta
The ochre-breasted antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.
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How to identify it
"Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The ochre-breasted antpitta is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 14 to 18 g (0.49 to 0.63 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies G. f. flavirostris have ochraceous lores, an ochraceous eyering, and a black malar stripe on a somewhat darker ochraceous face. Their upperparts are olive-brown with a light gray wash on their crown. Their wings are olive-brown with rufescent brown edges on the flight feathers. Voice: The ochre-breasted antpitta's song is seldom heard; it appears to vary somewhat among the subspecies but details are lacking. It is described in general terms as "an evenly paced series of c. 30 notes, over first half rising in volume and in pitch...then steady". In Costa Rica it is described as "a high trill with a rattling quality".
What the Ochre-breasted Antpitta sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Ochre-breasted Antpitta can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Ochre-breasted Antpitta?
- "Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The ochre-breasted antpitta is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 14 to 18 g (0.49 to 0.63 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ochre-breasted Antpitta?
- The Ochre-breasted Antpitta is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see an Ochre-breasted Antpitta?
- The Ochre-breasted Antpitta occurs in 6 countries, including Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru and Panama.
- What does an Ochre-breasted Antpitta sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Ochre-breasted Antpitta on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an Ochre-breasted Antpitta?
- The Ochre-breasted Antpitta is most easily confused with the Slaty-crowned Antpitta, the Rusty-breasted Antpitta and the Crescent-faced Antpitta.
- Is the Ochre-breasted Antpitta endangered?
- The Ochre-breasted Antpitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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