Spotted Antpitta
NameSpotted Antpitta
Common NameSpotted Antpitta
Scientific NameHylopezus macularius
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, often with a slightly rufous tinge on the crown. Underparts are buffy to whitish, heavily spotted and streaked with dark brown or black, especially on the breast and flanks. It has a prominent pale buffy or whitish eye-ring and lores, contrasting with a darker crown and ear coverts. The throat is typically pale.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'pee-pee-pee,' sometimes accelerating or varying in pitch. It also gives various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale eye-ring and lores, Heavily spotted and streaked buffy underparts, Olive-brown upperparts, Short tail, Relatively long legs
Description
The Spotted Antpitta is a small, plump, and secretive terrestrial bird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It typically forages on the forest floor, hopping quietly among leaf litter, and is more often heard than seen due to its shy nature.
