Myrmothera fulviventris
The White-lored Antpitta (Myrmothera fulviventris) is a captivating, medium-sized antpitta, a member of the Grallariidae family, known for its skulking habits in the understory of humid tropical forests. Measuring approximately 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9 inches) in length and weighing around 42-49 grams (1.5-1.7 oz), it sports a distinctive appearance with a bright white loral patch contrasting sharply with a dark greyish-brown crown and olive-brown upperparts. Its underparts are a striking rufous-ora...
Primarily found in the humid understory of lowland and foothill tropical and subtropical forests, typically at elevations ranging from 200 to 1,200 meters (650-3,900 feet). Prefers dense vegetation, often near water or in swampy areas.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of invertebrates found in the leaf litter, such as ants, beetles, spiders, and orthopterans. Forages by gleaning and probing on the forest floor.
The White-lored Antpitta is a highly secretive and terrestrial bird, spending most of its time hopping and foraging on the forest floor among leaf litter and tangled vegetation. It is largely solitary, often detected by its distinctive, far-carrying vocalizations rather than by sight. Foraging in...
The White-lored Antpitta is found in western Amazonia and the Andean foothills of South America. Its range extends from southern Colombia (Meta, Caquetá, Putumayo departments) through eastern Ecuador and eastern Peru, south into central Bolivia (Cochabamba, Santa Cruz departments). There are two ...
Least Concern
- Despite its striking coloration, the White-lored Antpitta is notoriously difficult to observe due to its shy nature and preference for dense undergrowth, earning it the nickname "the ghost of the forest. - Its powerful, far-carrying song is often the only clue to its presence, sometimes describ...