Grallaria albigula
The White-throated Antpitta (*Grallaria albigula*) is a medium-sized, elusive passerine measuring approximately 18-19 cm in length and weighing between 65-75 grams. Its plumage is characterized by a striking white throat and lores, which contrasts sharply with a dark grey crown, nape, and upper breast. The back and wings are a soft olive-grey, while its lower flanks and belly display a rich rufous-brown hue. Distinctive field marks include its prominent white throat patch, large dark eyes oft...
This species primarily inhabits the dense understory of humid montane cloud forests and subtropical forests, typically at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 meters above sea level.
The diet of the White-throated Antpitta consists predominantly of various invertebrates, including insects, spiders, and earthworms, which they glean from the forest floor and leaf litter.
White-throated Antpittas are largely diurnal but most active during the low-light periods of dawn and dusk, frequently heard before seen. They are primarily ground-foragers, moving with a series of hops and short runs, often pausing to listen or flick leaf litter aside with their bills and feet t...
The White-throated Antpitta is a resident species distributed across the humid montane forests of the Andes in South America, ranging from southern Colombia, through Ecuador and Peru, and extending south into Bolivia. Its distribution is generally continuous within suitable habitat, primarily bet...
Least Concern
- The White-throated Antpitta is far more often heard than seen, earning it the nickname "voice of the cloud forest. - Its loud, whistled song, which can carry for long distances, is a primary tool for birders to locate and identify this elusive species. - Antpittas belong to the family Grallarii...