Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana)
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Peruvian Antpitta

Grallaricula peruviana Chapman, 1923

10 cmLength19 gWeight

The Peruvian antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Ecuador

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Peruvian Antpitta has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador168 records
  2. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador133 records
  3. Yanayacu Biological StationEcuador3 records
More places
  1. Cabañas TamiajuEcuador2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 Peruvian antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Peruvian Antpitta?

The Peruvian Antpitta is about 10 cm long and weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Peruvian Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Ecuador and northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Peruvian Antpitta?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Peruvian Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Peruvian Antpitta as Near Threatened.

What does the Peruvian Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Peruvian Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
71 mm
Tail
32 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Ecuador and northern 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 cucullataOchre-fronted AntpittaOchre-fronted AntpittaGrallaricula ochraceifronsRusty-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
Peruvian Antpitta

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