Bay Antpitta (Grallaria capitalis)
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Bay Antpitta

Grallaria capitalis Chapman, 1926

16–17 cmLength74 gWeight

The bay antpitta (Grallaria capitalis) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bay Antpitta has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru10 records
  2. ACP Bosque de ChurumazúPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 bay antpitta (Grallaria capitalis) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Bay Antpitta?

The Bay Antpitta is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 74 g.

Where does the Bay Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

Is the Bay Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bay Antpitta as Least Concern.

What does the Bay Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bay Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–17 cm
Weight
74 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
91 mm
Tail
50 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
46 mm

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

Range

South America: central Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antpittas Grallariidae
Genus
Grallaria

Other birds in the genus Grallaria

Undulated AntpittaUndulated AntpittaGrallaria squamigeraGiant AntpittaGiant AntpittaGrallaria giganteaGreat AntpittaGreat AntpittaGrallaria excelsaVariegated AntpittaVariegated AntpittaGrallaria variaMoustached AntpittaMoustached AntpittaGrallaria alleniScaled AntpittaScaled AntpittaGrallaria guatimalensisTachira AntpittaTachira AntpittaGrallaria chthoniaPlain-backed AntpittaPlain-backed AntpittaGrallaria haplonotaOchre-striped AntpittaOchre-striped AntpittaGrallaria dignissimaElusive AntpittaElusive AntpittaGrallaria eludensChestnut-crowned AntpittaChestnut-crowned AntpittaGrallaria ruficapillaWatkins's AntpittaWatkins's AntpittaGrallaria watkinsi
Bay Antpitta

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