Rusty-tinged Antpitta
NameRusty-tinged Antpitta
Common NameRusty-tinged Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria rufula
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe Rusty-tinged Antpitta has entirely rufous-brown or rusty-brown plumage, which can be slightly paler on the belly. Its crown may be subtly darker, and some subspecies exhibit a faint buffy wash on the throat. The legs are notably long and pale greyish-blue.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, typically described as 'whee-whee-WHEE-WHEE-WHEE-whee-whee'. It also produces various soft chirps and alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela, through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, south into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesUniform rusty-brown plumage, Plump body with short tail, Long, pale greyish-blue legs, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Distinctive whistled song
Description
This plump, short-tailed antpitta is a terrestrial bird of humid montane forests, often seen hopping on the forest floor. Its uniform rusty-brown plumage provides excellent camouflage amidst the leaf litter, making it more often heard than seen.
