White-throated Antpitta (Grallaria albigula)
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White-throated Antpitta

Grallaria albigula Chapman, 1923

18–20 cmLength95 gWeight

The white-throated antpitta (Grallaria albigula) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Argentina, Peru, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Argentina, Peru, Bolivia

White-throated Antpitta has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN CalileguaArgentina150 records
  2. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru90 records
  3. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia13 records
More places
  1. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia4 records
  2. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia3 records
  3. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina3 records
  4. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia2 records
  5. Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru2 records
  6. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru2 records
  7. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Birding LodgePeru2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaPeruBolivia

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-throated antpitta (Grallaria albigula) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the White-throated Antpitta?

The White-throated Antpitta is about 18–20 cm long and weighs around 95 g.

Where does the White-throated Antpitta live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Peru to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Peru and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the White-throated Antpitta?

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

Is the White-throated Antpitta endangered?

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

What does the White-throated Antpitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-throated Antpitta in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–20 cm
Weight
95 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
98 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
53 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Peru to northwestern Argentina

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 excelsaVariegated AntpittaVariegated AntpittaGrallaria variaMoustached 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 watkinsi
White-throated Antpitta

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