Tachira Antpitta (Grallaria chthonia)
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Tachira Antpitta

Grallaria chthonia Wetmore & Phelps, WH Jr, 1956

15–19 cmLength94 gWeight

The Tachira antpitta (Grallaria chthonia) is a Critically Endangered bird species in the family Grallariidae.

Critically Endangered

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 Tachira antpitta (Grallaria chthonia) is a Critically Endangered bird species in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Tachira Antpitta?

The Tachira Antpitta is about 15–19 cm long and weighs around 94 g.

Where does the Tachira Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Venezuela.

Is the Tachira Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tachira Antpitta as Critically Endangered.

What does the Tachira Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Tachira Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–19 cm
Weight
94 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
98 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
42 mm

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

Range

South America: western Venezuela

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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Tachira Antpitta

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