White-throated Antpitta
NameWhite-throated Antpitta
Common NameWhite-throated Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaria albigula
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThis antpitta features a rufous crown and nape, contrasting with a prominent white throat. Its upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are greyish, often with white streaking on the flanks. A subtle white post-ocular stripe is also present.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive series of loud, clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes described as 'whee-whee-WHEE-WHEE-WHEE-whee-whee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and nape, Prominent white throat, Olive-brown upperparts, Greyish underparts with white streaking, Terrestrial behavior, Distinctive whistled call
Description
The White-throated Antpitta is a plump, short-tailed bird typically found foraging on the forest floor. It is a shy and terrestrial species, often heard more than seen as it moves through dense undergrowth.
