Rufous-crowned Antpitta
NameRufous-crowned Antpitta
Common NameRufous-crowned Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria ruficapilla
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)76
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) crown, a prominent black eye-stripe extending from the bill to behind the eye, and a buffy-orange throat and upper breast. The back and wings are olive-brown, often with faint barring, while the belly is paler and typically spotted or streaked.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and often repeated song, which is typically a series of whistled notes that carry well through the forest.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, ranging from Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Black eye-stripe, Plump, rounded body, Ground-dwelling behavior, Loud, whistled song
Description
The Rufous-crowned Antpitta is a plump, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its striking rufous crown and a prominent black eye-stripe. It typically forages shyly in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests, often detected by its loud, whistled song rather than by sight.
