Bicolored Antpitta
NameBicolored Antpitta
Common NameBicolored Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria rufocinerea
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)38
Plumage DetailsThe head, nape, back, and wings are a rich rufous-chestnut color. The throat is white, sharply contrasting with the grey breast and belly. The flanks are also rufous, blending with the upperparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of soft, whistled 'whew' notes, often given in pairs or triplets, which can sometimes accelerate.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of central and western Colombia and northern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresrufous-chestnut upperparts, grey underparts, white throat, plump body, long legs, terrestrial habits
Description
The Bicolored Antpitta is a small, plump, and terrestrial bird found in humid montane forests. It is characterized by its striking rufous-chestnut upperparts that contrast with its grey underparts and white throat. This species typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth.
