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Oxapampa Antpitta
Grallaria centralis Hosner, Robbins, Isler, ML & Chesser, 2020
14–15 cmLength42 gWeight
The Oxapampa antpitta (Grallaria centralis) 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 Oxapampa antpitta (Grallaria centralis) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Oxapampa Antpitta?
The Oxapampa Antpitta is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 42 g.
Where does the Oxapampa Antpitta live?
Its breeding range: South America: east-central Peru (Huánuco south of the Río Huallaga through Pasco to Junín west of the Río Ene and north of the Río Mantaro).
What does the Oxapampa Antpitta eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Oxapampa Antpitta in?
It belongs to the family Antpittas (Grallariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–15 cm
- Weight
- 42 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
- Wing
- 81 mm
- Tail
- 42 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 44 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: east-central Peru (Huánuco south of the Río Huallaga through Pasco to Junín west of the Río Ene and north of the Río Mantaro)
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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