White-browed Antpitta
NameWhite-browed Antpitta
Common NameWhite-browed Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaricula superciliaris
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium and dark lores. The underparts are whitish, heavily streaked with blackish-brown on the breast and flanks, often with an ochraceous wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin whistles, typically accelerating and rising in pitch, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-peep-peep-peep-peep-peep-peep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Small size and plump body, Short tail, Heavily streaked breast and flanks, Terrestrial behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, plump antpitta is a shy, terrestrial bird of humid montane forests. It is characterized by its cryptic brown upperparts and distinctive facial markings, often foraging quietly in dense undergrowth.
