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Junin Antpitta
Grallaria obscura Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1896
14–15 cmLength36 gWeight
The Junin antpitta (Grallaria obscura) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Junin antpitta (Grallaria obscura) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to the Peruvian Department of Junín.
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Questions
How big is the Junin Antpitta?
The Junin Antpitta is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 36 g.
Where does the Junin Antpitta live?
Its breeding range: South America: east-central Peru (Junín, south of the Río Perené, north of the Río Mantaro, and west of Río Ene).
What does the Junin Antpitta eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Junin Antpitta in?
It belongs to the family Antpittas (Grallariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–15 cm
- Weight
- 36 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
- Wing
- 80 mm
- Tail
- 42 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 43 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: east-central Peru (Junín, south of the Río Perené, north of the Río Mantaro, and west of Río Ene)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antpittas Grallariidae
- Genus
- Grallaria
Other birds in the genus Grallaria
Undulated AntpittaGrallaria squamigera
Giant AntpittaGrallaria gigantea
Great AntpittaGrallaria excelsa
Variegated AntpittaGrallaria varia
Moustached AntpittaGrallaria alleni
Scaled AntpittaGrallaria guatimalensis
Tachira AntpittaGrallaria chthonia
Plain-backed AntpittaGrallaria haplonota
Ochre-striped AntpittaGrallaria dignissima
Elusive AntpittaGrallaria eludens
Chestnut-crowned AntpittaGrallaria ruficapilla
Watkins's AntpittaGrallaria watkinsi
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