Amazonian Antpitta (Myrmothera berlepschi)
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Amazonian Antpitta

Myrmothera berlepschi (Hellmayr, 1903)

14–15 cmLength48 gWeight

The Amazonian antpitta (Myrmothera berlepschi) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: July and September–October · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia

Where and when it's recorded

Amazonian Antpitta has been recorded at 35 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Manu BiolodgePeru432 records
  2. Amazonía LodgePeru407 records
  3. Jardín de Colibries y Mirador Pico de HozPeru206 records
More places
  1. Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil186 records
  2. Tambopata Research CenterPeru109 records
  3. Cocha MachuhuasiPeru91 records
  4. São Félix do Xingu – listas históricasBrazil80 records
  5. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru60 records
  6. Pantiacolla LodgePeru49 records
  7. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru48 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazilBolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Amazonian antpitta (Myrmothera berlepschi) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Amazonian Antpitta?

The Amazonian Antpitta is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 48 g.

Where does the Amazonian Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Amazonian Antpitta?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

What does the Amazonian Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Amazonian Antpitta in?

It belongs to the family Antpittas (Grallariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
48 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
81 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
38 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antpittas Grallariidae
Genus
Myrmothera

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Amazonian Antpitta

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