Yellow-breasted Antpitta
NameYellow-breasted Antpitta
Common NameYellow-breasted Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaricula flavirostris
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-breasted Antpitta has rufous-brown upperparts, head, and nape. Its throat and breast are a distinctive yellowish-buff, often with an orange wash, contrasting with a white belly. It has bright blue-grey legs and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of high-pitched, whistled notes, often accelerating or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru, to northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, rufous-brown head and back, yellowish-buff breast, bright blue-grey legs, short tail, upright posture
Description
This small, plump antpitta is characterized by its upright posture, short tail, and long, slender legs. It typically forages on or near the forest floor, often flicking its tail as it searches for invertebrates.
