Brown-banded Antpitta (Grallaria milleri)
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Brown-banded Antpitta

Grallaria milleri Chapman, 1912

13–18 cmLength52 gWeight

The brown-banded antpitta (Grallaria milleri) is a vulnerable species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Colombia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Brown-banded Antpitta has been recorded at 14 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Río Blanco – LodgeColombia4,201 records
  2. Loro Coroniazul ProAves ReserveColombia87 records
  3. Hotel Termales del RuízColombia37 records
More places
  1. Giles Fuertesi Proaves ReserveColombia22 records
  2. Colibrí del Sol ProAves ReserveColombia12 records
  3. SFF Otún QuimbayaColombia7 records
  4. Parque Regional Ucumari – El CedralColombia6 records
  5. Hacienda El BosqueColombia4 records
  6. Finca CortaderalColombia3 records
  7. Valle del CocoraColombia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 brown-banded antpitta (Grallaria milleri) is a vulnerable species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Brown-banded Antpitta?

The Brown-banded Antpitta is about 13–18 cm long and weighs around 52 g.

Where does the Brown-banded Antpitta live?

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

When is the best time to see the Brown-banded Antpitta?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Brown-banded Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Brown-banded Antpitta as Vulnerable.

What does the Brown-banded Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Brown-banded Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
13–18 cm
Weight
52 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
86 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
44 mm

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

Range

South America: central Colombia

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
Brown-banded Antpitta

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