About the Rusty-breasted Antpitta
The rusty-breasted antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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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 rusty-breasted antpitta is about 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long; 10 individuals weighed an average of 16.5 g (0.58 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a large white or buff spot on their lores and a white or whitish buff arc behind their eye on an otherwise brown face. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are brown with a rufous tinge to the crown. Voice: The rusty-breasted antpitta's song has been described from Colombia as a "series of 6-8 high notes, fading slightly, repeated". From Venezuela it is described as "twa-twa-twa-twa-twa-twa-qwe-qwe-qwe-qwe-qwe-qwe-qwi-qua-qua, with que notes higher pitched and louder". It makes "a sad, liquid quierk" call and in alarm a doubled "quiu-quiu".
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Where the Rusty-breasted Antpitta lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru.
When to see the Rusty-breasted Antpitta
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Crescent-faced AntpittaGrallaricula lineifrons"Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The crescent-faced antpitta is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 17 to 22 g (0.60 to 0.78 oz).
Ochre-breasted AntpittaGrallaricula flavirostris"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).
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.
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