Bay Antpitta vs Tachira Antpitta

Grallaria capitalis compared with Grallaria chthonia

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bay Antpitta Tachira Antpitta
Scientific Name Grallaria capitalis Grallaria chthonia
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Grallariidae Grallariidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length
Wingspan 18.3 cm (7.2 in) 19.7 cm (7.8 in)
Weight 71.33333333333333 g (2.52 oz) 94.2 g (3.32 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bay Antpitta only

None

Tachira Antpitta only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bay Antpitta

Critically Endangered

Tachira Antpitta

About These Birds

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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