Rufous-faced Antpitta
Grallaria erythrotis
The Rufous-faced Antpitta (Grallaria erythrotis) is a rare antpitta found in 2 countries, weighing about 57 g. The rufous-faced antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
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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How to identify it
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.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-faced Antpitta?
- 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). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-faced Antpitta?
- The Rufous-faced Antpitta is a small sized bird weighing about 57 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-faced Antpitta?
- The Rufous-faced Antpitta occurs in 2 countries, including Bolivia and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-faced Antpitta?
- The Rufous-faced Antpitta is most easily confused with the White-throated Antpitta, the Bay Antpitta and the Sierra Nevada Antpitta.
- Is the Rufous-faced Antpitta endangered?
- The Rufous-faced Antpitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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