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"Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The rufous-breasted antpitta is about 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 13 to 21 g (0.46 to 0.74 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a large buffy ochraceous spot on their lores and a white arc behind their eye on an otherwise olive brown face. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are olive brown with a rufous tinge to the crown and seal brown edges on the flight feathers. Voice: The rufous-breasted antpitta's song is "a moderate to fast-paced (6–9 notes/sec), even-pitched or slightly rising-falling, pure-toned series of whistled notes: hee-hee-hee-hee-hee-hee-hee-hee".
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When to see the Rufous-breasted Antpitta
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Where to see the Rufous-breasted Antpitta
The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Rufous-breasted Antpitta
The rufous-breasted antpitta, also called Leymebamba antpitta, is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Easily confused with
Hooded AntpittaGrallaricula cucullata"Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The hooded antpitta is about 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long.
Ochre-fronted AntpittaGrallaricula ochraceifrons"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).
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