White-browed Antpitta

Hylopezus ochroleucus (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)

12–14 cmLength28 gWeight

The white-browed antpitta (Hylopezus ochroleucus) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-browed 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

Botumirim – Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planaltoBrazil22 records
Potengi – Sítio Pau PretoBrazil9 records
Quixadá – Hotel Pedra dos VentosBrazil2 records

More places

PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 white-browed antpitta (Hylopezus ochroleucus) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the White-browed Antpitta?

The White-browed Antpitta is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 28 g.

Where does the White-browed Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

Is the White-browed Antpitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-browed Antpitta as Least Concern.

What does the White-browed Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-browed Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length: 12–14 cm
Weight: 28 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 77 mm
Tail: 44 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 36 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Antpittas Grallariidae
Genus: Hylopezus

Other birds in the genus Hylopezus

Streak-chested AntpittaHylopezus perspicillatus

Spotted AntpittaHylopezus macularius

Snethlage's AntpittaHylopezus paraensis

Alta Floresta AntpittaHylopezus whittakeri

Masked AntpittaHylopezus auricularis

Undulated AntpittaGrallaria squamigera

Giant AntpittaGrallaria gigantea

Great AntpittaGrallaria excelsa

Variegated AntpittaGrallaria varia

Moustached AntpittaGrallaria alleni

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