Tapajos Antpitta
NameTapajos Antpitta
Common NameTapajos Antpitta
Scientific NameMyrmothera tapajosa
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, often with a rufous wash on the crown and nape. Underparts are paler, with a whitish or buffy throat and belly, and brownish flanks that may show some subtle streaking. A distinctive white or buffy loral spot is often present.
Vocalization / CallIts song is typically a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating or rising in pitch, characteristic of antpittas.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the south-central Amazon basin in Brazil, found specifically along the east bank of the Tapajós River and west of the Xingu River.
Identifying Featuressmall, plump body, short tail, long legs, olive-brown upperparts, paler underparts, white loral spot, terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Tapajos Antpitta is a small, plump, and short-tailed bird that primarily forages on the forest floor. Its cryptic brownish plumage provides excellent camouflage amidst the leaf litter of its humid lowland forest habitat.
