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The rufous-faced antpitta is 15.5 to 19 cm (6.1 to 7.5 in) long and weighs between 53 and 70 g (1.9 and 2.5 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have dull ochraceous-gray or ochraceous-brown crown, nape, back, wings, and tail. Their lores, face, and the sides of their neck are bright orange-ochraceous. Their throat is bright white, their upper breast pale orange-ochraceous with faint white streaks, their lower breast and belly whitish, and their flanks and crissum pale ochraceous-gray. Voice: The rufous-faced antpitta's song is a "series of three easily imitated flat-pitched whistles whuu-whue-whee. Typically, each whistle is marginally higher-pitched and shorter in duration than the previous one, with especially the last one having a rising end". It also makes a "single drawn-out descending whistle weeeuw". It primarily sings in the morning and less often in the afternoon and at dusk.
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When to see the Rufous-faced Antpitta
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Where to see the Rufous-faced Antpitta
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About the Rufous-faced Antpitta
The rufous-faced antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
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Easily confused with
Bay AntpittaGrallaria capitalisGrallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills very short tails".
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