Woodhouse's Antpecker
NameWoodhouse's Antpecker
Common NameWoodhouse's Antpecker
Scientific NameGrallaricula woodhousei
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsRufous-brown crown, nape, and upperparts. Face, throat, and upper breast are rufous. Lower breast and belly are whitish with heavy dark mottling or scaling, particularly on the flanks. It has a dark bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, whistled notes that may accelerate or descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in the humid montane forests of northern Peru.
Identifying Featuressmall size, rufous head and upperparts, mottled underparts, short tail, terrestrial habits
Description
This small, shy antpitta is characterized by its rufous-brown upperparts and head, contrasting with mottled underparts. It typically forages on the forest floor, hopping through dense undergrowth in search of invertebrates.
