Speckle-breasted Antpitta
NameSpeckle-breasted Antpitta
Common NameSpeckle-breasted Antpitta
Scientific NameHylopezus macularius
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a rufous-brown rump and tail. The head is olive-brown with a pale buffy supercilium and a dark eyeline. Underparts are buffy-white to yellowish, heavily streaked and spotted with black or dark brown, particularly on the breast, creating a distinctive speckled pattern. Flanks are olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of loud, clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as a repetitive 'whip-whip-whip' or 'pew-pew-pew' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily speckled breast pattern, Olive-brown upperparts with rufous rump, Pale buffy supercilium, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Short tail and relatively long legs
Description
The Speckle-breasted Antpitta is a small, terrestrial bird of the humid lowland forests. It is typically found foraging on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, where it searches for insects and other invertebrates.
