Where can you see a Tapajos Antpitta?

The Tapajos Antpitta is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Tapajos Antpitta?

The Tapajos Antpitta is most easily confused with the Tepui Antpitta and the Thrush-like Antpitta.

Is the Tapajos Antpitta endangered?

The Tapajos Antpitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Tapajos Antpitta

Myrmothera subcanescens

The Tapajos Antpitta (Myrmothera subcanescens) is a rare antpitta found only in Brazil. The Tapajos antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

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About the Tapajos Antpitta

The Tapajos antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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How to identify it

The Tapajos antpitta is about 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long and is thought to weigh between about 55 and 60 g (1.9 and 2.1 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a small white spot behind their eye. Most of the rest of their face is brown with slightly paler and grayer lores. Their crown, nape, upperparts, wings, and tail are brown. Their throat and underparts are white. Their breast has grayish brown streaks and their sides and flanks have an olive-gray wash. Voice: The Tapajos antpitta's song is "a slightly rising series of 5–8 similar-sounding, hollow notes, gradually increasing in volume and rising steadily in pitch". Its call is "a low rattle or churr".

Where it lives

Brazil

When to see it

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Tapajos Antpitta?: The Tapajos antpitta is about 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long and is thought to weigh between about 55 and 60 g (1.9 and 2.1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
Where can you see a Tapajos Antpitta?: The Tapajos Antpitta is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Tapajos Antpitta?: The Tapajos Antpitta is most easily confused with the Tepui Antpitta and the Thrush-like Antpitta.
Is the Tapajos Antpitta endangered?: The Tapajos Antpitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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