Bay Antpitta vs Amazonian Antpitta

Grallaria capitalis compared with Myrmothera berlepschi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bay Antpitta Amazonian Antpitta
Scientific Name Grallaria capitalis Myrmothera berlepschi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Grallariidae Grallariidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 18.3 cm (7.2 in) —
Weight 71.33333333333333 g (2.52 oz) 46.58 g (1.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bay Antpitta only

None

Amazonian Antpitta only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bay Antpitta

Least Concern

Amazonian 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.

Amazonian Antpitta

The Amazonian Antpitta is a secretive ground-dwelling bird weighing about 47 g, inhabiting the dense forest understory of the Amazon Basin. Like other antpittas, it hops along the forest floor in search of invertebrates.

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