Ochre-fronted Antpitta (Grallaricula ochraceifrons)
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Ochre-fronted Antpitta

Grallaricula ochraceifrons Graves, GR, O'Neill & Parker, TA, 1983

12–12 cmLength23 gWeight

The ochre-fronted antpitta (Grallaricula ochraceifrons) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: June–July and September–November · Most records: Peru

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Ochre-fronted Antpitta has been recorded at 3 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 de Protección Alto Mayo – Fundo Alto NievaPeru367 records
  2. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru317 records
  3. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru2 records

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 ochre-fronted antpitta (Grallaricula ochraceifrons) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Ochre-fronted Antpitta?

The Ochre-fronted Antpitta is about 12–12 cm long and weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Ochre-fronted Antpitta live?

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

When is the best time to see the Ochre-fronted Antpitta?

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

Is the Ochre-fronted Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ochre-fronted Antpitta as Vulnerable.

What does the Ochre-fronted Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ochre-fronted Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–12 cm
Weight
23 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
27 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
Grallaricula

Other birds in the genus Grallaricula

Ochre-breasted AntpittaOchre-breasted AntpittaGrallaricula flavirostrisScallop-breasted AntpittaScallop-breasted AntpittaGrallaricula loricataHooded AntpittaHooded AntpittaGrallaricula cucullataPeruvian AntpittaPeruvian AntpittaGrallaricula peruvianaRusty-breasted AntpittaRusty-breasted AntpittaGrallaricula ferrugineipectusRufous-breasted AntpittaRufous-breasted AntpittaGrallaricula leymebambaeSlaty-crowned AntpittaSlaty-crowned AntpittaGrallaricula nanaSucre AntpittaSucre AntpittaGrallaricula cumanensisCrescent-faced AntpittaCrescent-faced AntpittaGrallaricula lineifronsUndulated AntpittaUndulated AntpittaGrallaria squamigera
Ochre-fronted Antpitta

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