White-throated Antpitta
Grallaria albigula
The White-throated Antpitta (Grallaria albigula) is a rare antpitta found in 3 countries, weighing about 95 g. The white-throated antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
About the White-throated Antpitta
The white-throated antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
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How to identify it
Grallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills very short tails". The white-throated antpitta is 18.5 to 20 cm (7.3 to 7.9 in) long and weighs 84 to 95 g (3.0 to 3.4 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a bright chestnut-rufous crown, nape, and ear coverts. They have grayish lores and a ring of pale bluish white bare skin around their eye. Their upperparts are mostly olivaceous-brown with reddish brown uppertail coverts and tail. Voice: The white-throated antpitta's song is "a 2-note hollow whistle, the second note slightly higher" hee-KEE". Its call is "a descending, hollow note: clew". It also makes "a series of 3-12 faint short notes huhuhuhuhuhu".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, 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 White-throated Antpitta?
- Grallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills very short tails". Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-throated Antpitta?
- The White-throated Antpitta is a medium sized bird weighing about 95 g.
- Where can you see a White-throated Antpitta?
- The White-throated Antpitta occurs in 3 countries, including Argentina, Peru and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a White-throated Antpitta?
- The White-throated Antpitta is most easily confused with the Bay Antpitta, the Sierra Nevada Antpitta and the Rusty-tinged Antpitta.
- Is the White-throated Antpitta endangered?
- The White-throated Antpitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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