Tawny Antpitta
NameTawny Antpitta
Common NameTawny Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria quitensis
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsOverall tawny-rufous plumage, with a darker brown crown and nape contrasting with a pale, often whitish or buffy, throat patch. The back and wings are a rich tawny-brown, and the underparts are slightly paler tawny. It has a dark bill, dark eyes, and pale bluish-gray legs.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as 'whee-whee-whee-WHEE-WHEE-WHEE'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru, typically at high elevations in montane forests and paramo edges.
Identifying FeaturesTawny-rufous overall coloration, Darker brown crown and nape, Pale throat patch, Long pale bluish-gray legs, Plump body with a short tail, Distinctive whistled call
Description
The Tawny Antpitta is a plump, short-tailed bird with long, strong legs, typically found foraging on the ground in dense montane forest undergrowth. It is known for its distinctive whistled call, often heard more than the bird is seen.
