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Perija Antpitta
Grallaria saltuensis Wetmore, 1946
14–15 cmLength36 gWeight
The Perija antpitta (Grallaria saltuensis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Grallariidae.
Busiest months: March · Most records: Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Perija Antpitta has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Chamicero del Perijá Proaves ReserveColombia656 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Perija antpitta (Grallaria saltuensis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to the Serranía del Perijá on the border of Colombia and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Perija Antpitta?
The Perija Antpitta is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 36 g.
Where does the Perija Antpitta live?
Its breeding range: South America: Perijá Mountains (Colombia-Venezuela border). It is most often recorded in Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Perija Antpitta?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Perija Antpitta endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Perija Antpitta as Near Threatened.
What does the Perija Antpitta eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Perija 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)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 78 mm
- Tail
- 43 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 43 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Perijá Mountains (Colombia-Venezuela border)
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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