Boyaca Antpitta
NameBoyaca Antpitta
Common NameBoyaca Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria rufula boyacensis
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)25.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsThis antpitta has rufous-brown upperparts, including the crown, back, and wings. Its throat is paler, often buffy, contrasting with a rufous breast and a whitish to buffy belly that features variable rufous-brown streaking or scaling.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a series of loud, clear, whistled notes, often described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee,' delivered rapidly and repetitively.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the department of Boyacá, inhabiting high-elevation montane cloud forests.
Identifying FeaturesPlump, round body, Long, slender, pale grey legs, Upright posture, Rufous-brown upperparts, Paler, streaked underparts, Loud, repetitive whistled call
Description
The Boyaca Antpitta is a small, plump, long-legged bird typically found in the dense undergrowth of montane forests. It is often heard calling from the forest floor, where it forages for invertebrates.
