Masked Antpitta
NameMasked Antpitta
Common NameMasked Antpitta
Scientific NameHylopezus auricularis
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a contrasting dark mask extending through the eye. A prominent white supercilium and a white malar stripe border the dark mask. The throat is white, and the breast and flanks are heavily streaked with dark brown or black over a whitish background. The belly is typically whitish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of short, clear, whistled notes, often accelerating into a trill or a rapid series of 'pip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in southeastern Peru, primarily found in the humid foothill and lower montane forests of the Puno and Madre de Dios departments.
Identifying FeaturesDark mask through the eye, Prominent white supercilium, White throat and heavily streaked breast/flanks, Rufous-brown upperparts, Short tail and long legs, Terrestrial behavior
Description
The Masked Antpitta is a small, plump, terrestrial bird with long legs and a short tail, typically found hopping on the forest floor. It is characterized by its distinctive facial pattern and streaked underparts, often heard more than seen in its humid forest habitat.
