Ochre-striped Antpitta
NameOchre-striped Antpitta
Common NameOchre-striped Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria dignissima
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a greyish-brown crown and nape, olive-brown back, wings, and tail. Its most striking feature is the bright ochre-rufous throat and breast, which contrasts sharply with the heavily streaked black and white flanks. The belly is whitish, and the bill is pale pinkish.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee', delivered at a steady pace. It also produces various shorter calls and alarm notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, specifically southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northeastern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesBright ochre-rufous throat and breast, Heavily streaked black and white flanks, Greyish crown, Pale pinkish bill, Terrestrial behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Ochre-striped Antpitta is a medium-sized, plump, and terrestrial bird of the forest understory. It is typically shy and difficult to observe, often detected by its distinctive vocalizations. It forages on the ground for invertebrates.
