Thrush-like Antpitta
NameThrush-like Antpitta
Common NameThrush-like Antpitta
Scientific NameMyrmothera campanisona
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)44
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, often with a rufous wash on the crown. Underparts are whitish, typically with dusky or brownish scaling or streaking on the breast and flanks, and a pale throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are distinctive, consisting of loud, ringing, bell-like 'whoop' or 'poop' notes, often delivered in an accelerating series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon basin and adjacent foothill regions of northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresplump body, short tail, long legs, olive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts with streaking, terrestrial behavior, bell-like call
Description
This small, plump, terrestrial bird is characterized by its short tail and long legs, typically found foraging on the humid forest floor. It is generally shy and more often heard than seen, known for its distinctive bell-like calls.
