Rufous-faced Antpitta
NameRufous-faced Antpitta
Common NameRufous-faced Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria ruficapilla
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe Rufous-faced Antpitta has a prominent rufous-orange face, crown, and nape. Its back and wings are dark olive-brown, while the underparts are paler, often buffy or whitish, with some streaking on the flanks. It possesses a dark eye and a relatively short, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, and repetitive series of whistles or hoots, often described as 'wheep-wheep-wheep' or 'whoop-whoop-whoop,' which typically increases in tempo and volume.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, ranging from Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresrufous face and crown, stout body with long legs, short tail, ground-dwelling behavior, loud, repetitive call
Description
A medium-sized, plump antpitta characterized by its striking rufous face and crown. This shy, ground-dwelling bird is typically found foraging in the leaf litter of humid montane forests, often detected more by its distinctive call than by sight.
