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The thicket antpitta is 13 to 16.5 cm (5.1 to 6.5 in) long; four individuals weighed between 38 and 44 g (1.3 and 1.6 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a buff loral patch and buff around their eye. Their crown, nape, and ear coverts are dull slate gray. Their upperparts are dull slate gray that becomes olive by the rump; their back has faint pale buffy streaks. Their uppertail coverts and tail are russet brown. Their wings are mostly dark olive-brown with paler rufescent brown outer webs on the primaries. Their throat is white or buffy white. Voice: The thicket antpitta's song "lasts around 1.6–2 seconds, and consists of a rapid ascending series of 10–13 clear whistles increasing in volume, accelerating slightly towards the end, and ending abruptly". Its alarm call is "an accelerating roll".
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When to see the Thicket Antpitta
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Thicket Antpitta
The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Thicket Antpitta
The thicket antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
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Easily confused with
Thrush-like AntpittaMyrmothera campanisonaThe thrush-like antpitta is about 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long and weighs between 39.5 and 64 g (1.4 and 2.3 oz).
Amazonian AntpittaMyrmothera berlepschiThe Amazonian antpitta is 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long; males weigh 46 to 54 g (1.6 to 1.9 oz) and females 36 to 49 g (1.3 to 1.7 oz).
White-lored AntpittaMyrmothera fulviventrisThe white-lored antpitta is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long; three individuals weighed between 44 and 55 g (1.6 and 1.9 oz).
Side by side: Thicket Antpitta vs Thrush-like Antpitta
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