Grallaria gravesi
The Chachapoyas Antpitta (Grallaria gravesi) is a recently described, medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the antpitta family Grallariidae, measuring approximately 16.5-17.5 cm in length and weighing around 50-60 grams. Its plumage features olive-brown upperparts contrasting with a grayish-olive head and a pale gray throat. A distinctive buffy belly is marked with dark streaking on the flanks, and a prominent white crescent behind the ear-coverts serves as a key identification mark. It p...
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, often at the edge of elfin forest, typically found between 2250-3200 meters elevation.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of invertebrates such as beetles, ants, and other arthropods, which it gleans from the forest floor and low vegetation.
The Chachapoyas Antpitta is a highly terrestrial and secretive bird, spending most of its time hopping quietly on the forest floor amidst dense undergrowth. It is primarily diurnal, though often most vocal at dawn and dusk. Foraging involves meticulously gleaning invertebrates from leaf litter an...
The Chachapoyas Antpitta is endemic to the humid montane forests of the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru. Its known distribution spans a relatively restricted area, primarily encompassing the departments of Amazonas, San Martín, La Libertad, and potentially extending into northern Huá...
Near Threatened
- The Chachapoyas Antpitta was only scientifically described in 2020, making it one of the newest additions to the world's avifauna. - Its scientific name, *gravesi*, honors ornithologist Gary Graves, recognizing his extensive work on Neotropical birds. - Identification often relies more on its d...