Ochre-fronted Antpitta
Grallaricula ochraceifrons
The Ochre-fronted Antpitta (Grallaricula ochraceifrons) is a legendary antpitta found only in Peru, weighing about 23 g. The ochre-fronted antpitta is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
About the Ochre-fronted Antpitta
The ochre-fronted antpitta is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to 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-fronted antpitta is about 11.5 to 12 cm (4.5 to 4.7 in) long; four individuals weighed 22.5 to 23.8 g (0.79 to 0.84 oz). Adult males have ochraceous buff lores and eyering and a white or buffy white "moustache" with a black line below it. Their forecrown ("front") is ochraceous buff and their rear crown olive brown. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are olive brown. Their throat is white. Voice: What is believed to be the ochre-fronted antpitta's song is "a single whistled note, given every 6–15 sec: a rising-falling wheeu?". Its call is "a chatter when responding aggressively". Females apparently sing more loudly than males.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Ochre-fronted Antpitta?
- "Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The ochre-fronted antpitta is about 11.5 to 12 cm (4.5 to 4.7 in) long; four individuals weighed 22.5 to 23.8 g (0.79 to 0.84 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ochre-fronted Antpitta?
- The Ochre-fronted Antpitta is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see an Ochre-fronted Antpitta?
- The Ochre-fronted Antpitta is endemic to Peru, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Ochre-fronted Antpitta?
- The Ochre-fronted Antpitta is most easily confused with the Peruvian Antpitta, the Scallop-breasted Antpitta and the Sucre Antpitta.
- Is the Ochre-fronted Antpitta endangered?
- The Ochre-fronted Antpitta is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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