Streak-chested Antpitta
NameStreak-chested Antpitta
Common NameStreak-chested Antpitta
Scientific NameHylopezus perspicillatus
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown upperparts, a prominent buffy eye-ring, and dark lores. The underparts are whitish to buffy, heavily streaked with dark brown or black, especially on the breast, while the flanks are often rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is typically a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating or varying in pitch. It also gives various chirps and alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked breast, Prominent buffy eye-ring, Olive-brown upperparts, Terrestrial foraging habit, Short tail
Description
This small, terrestrial bird is characterized by its heavily streaked chest and prominent buffy eye-ring. It typically forages on the forest floor, often flicking its short tail, and is generally shy and difficult to observe.
