Rufous-faced Antpitta (Grallaria erythrotis)
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Rufous-faced Antpitta

Grallaria erythrotis Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1876

16–19 cmLength57 gWeight

The rufous-faced antpitta (Grallaria erythrotis) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-faced Antpitta has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia196 records
  2. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia165 records
  3. AstillerosBolivia127 records
More places
  1. Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia112 records
  2. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia97 records
  3. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia10 records
  4. TamboBolivia2 records
  5. CoroicoBolivia2 records
  6. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

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 rufous-faced antpitta (Grallaria erythrotis) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-faced Antpitta?

The Rufous-faced Antpitta is about 16–19 cm long and weighs around 57 g.

Where does the Rufous-faced Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: Yungas of extreme southeastern Peru (Puno) and western Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba and western Santa Cruz). It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-faced Antpitta?

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

Is the Rufous-faced Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-faced Antpitta as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-faced Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-faced Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–19 cm
Weight
57 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
93 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
50 mm

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

Range

South America: Yungas of extreme southeastern Peru (Puno) and western Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba and western Santa Cruz)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antpittas Grallariidae
Genus
Grallaria

Other birds in the genus Grallaria

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Rufous-faced Antpitta

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