Atuen Antpitta vs Bay Antpitta

Grallaria atuensis compared with Grallaria capitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Atuen Antpitta Bay Antpitta
Scientific Name Grallaria atuensis Grallaria capitalis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Grallariidae Grallariidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 19.2 cm (7.6 in) 18.3 cm (7.2 in)
Weight 61.125 g (2.16 oz) 71.33333333333333 g (2.52 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Atuen Antpitta only

Bay Antpitta only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Atuen Antpitta

Least Concern

Bay Antpitta

About These Birds

Atuen Antpitta

The Atuen Antpitta is a medium-sized antpitta found in humid montane forests of northern Peru. Weighing about 61.1g with a wingspan of 19.2cm, it is a shy, terrestrial bird that hops through dense undergrowth. Like other antpittas, it is more often heard by its loud territorial calls than seen.

Bay Antpitta

The Bay Antpitta is a secretive, terrestrial bird found in humid montane forests of central Peru. It has rich chestnut-bay upperparts and a buffy-white underside with fine streaking. Like other antpittas, it hops along the forest floor searching for earthworms, insects, and other invertebrates.

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