Variegated Antpitta (Grallaria varia)
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Variegated Antpitta

Grallaria varia (Boddaert, 1783)

16–20 cmLength119 gWeight

The variegated antpitta (Grallaria varia) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Variegated Antpitta has been recorded at 79 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil805 records
  2. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil528 records
  3. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil416 records
More places
  1. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil295 records
  2. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina272 records
  3. Bio Reserva KaradyaArgentina132 records
  4. Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil129 records
  5. Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil109 records
  6. PP Cruce CaballeroArgentina105 records
  7. Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil101 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguaySurinameFrench GuianaVenezuela

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 variegated antpitta (Grallaria varia) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Variegated Antpitta?

The Variegated Antpitta is about 16–20 cm long and weighs around 119 g.

Where does the Variegated Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia and southeastern South America. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Variegated Antpitta?

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

Is the Variegated Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Variegated Antpitta as Least Concern.

What does the Variegated Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Variegated Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–20 cm
Weight
119 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
119 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
51 mm

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

Range

South America: Amazonia and southeastern South America

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antpittas Grallariidae
Genus
Grallaria

Other birds in the genus Grallaria

Undulated AntpittaUndulated AntpittaGrallaria squamigeraGiant AntpittaGiant AntpittaGrallaria giganteaGreat AntpittaGreat AntpittaGrallaria excelsaMoustached AntpittaMoustached AntpittaGrallaria alleniScaled AntpittaScaled AntpittaGrallaria guatimalensisTachira AntpittaTachira AntpittaGrallaria chthoniaPlain-backed AntpittaPlain-backed AntpittaGrallaria haplonotaOchre-striped AntpittaOchre-striped AntpittaGrallaria dignissimaElusive AntpittaElusive AntpittaGrallaria eludensChestnut-crowned AntpittaChestnut-crowned AntpittaGrallaria ruficapillaWatkins's AntpittaWatkins's AntpittaGrallaria watkinsiSanta Marta AntpittaSanta Marta AntpittaGrallaria bangsi
Variegated Antpitta

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