Pale-billed Antpitta
NamePale-billed Antpitta
Common NamePale-billed Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria carrikeri
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThis species has a mostly dark, sooty-brown to blackish plumage overall, with a slightly paler belly. Its most distinctive feature is its pale, yellowish-orange bill, contrasting with its dark head and prominent reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a slow, rising 'wheee-wheee-wheee' or a more rapid, accelerating series of whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small region in northern Peru, primarily found in humid montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes.
Identifying Featurespale yellowish-orange bill, dark sooty-brown plumage, reddish-brown eyes, stocky body with long legs, terrestrial behavior
Description
The Pale-billed Antpitta is a medium-sized, terrestrial bird with a stocky build and long legs, typically found foraging on the forest floor. It is known for its shy and elusive nature, often remaining hidden in dense undergrowth.
