Stripe-headed Antpitta
NameStripe-headed Antpitta
Common NameStripe-headed Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria andicola
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark brown with prominent pale buffy-white streaking, creating a striped appearance. Upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are heavily barred and mottled with dark brown and buffy-white, giving a scaly pattern. It has long, pale legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of short, whistled notes, often accelerating or descending, described as a 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee' or similar.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically at elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesStriped head pattern, Heavily barred and mottled underparts, Long pale legs, Terrestrial behavior, Inhabits high-altitude páramo and montane scrub
Description
The Stripe-headed Antpitta is a medium-sized, terrestrial bird known for its distinctive striped head and heavily barred underparts. It is a shy species, typically found foraging for invertebrates in the dense undergrowth of high-altitude Andean páramo and montane scrub.
