Ochre-breasted Antpitta
A species of Small Highland Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaricula flavirostris Genus : Small Highland Antpittas
Ochre-breasted Antpitta, A species of Small Highland Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaricula flavirostris
Genus: Small Highland Antpittas
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Description
The ochre-breasted antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris) is a species of bird placed in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Ochre-breasted Antpitta, primarily insectivorous, forages on the forest floor, often hopping and flipping leaf litter to uncover prey. Exhibits unique adaptation in bill shape suited to its diet.
Habitat
Ochre-breasted Antpitta predominantly inhabits the undergrowth of humid and wet montane forests, thriving in dense foliage typically found at altitudes ranging from 500 to 2750 meters, with a preference for elevations spanning between 900 and 2200 meters. This species is adapted to the unique environmental conditions of highland ecosystems across the broader neotropical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Small Highland Antpittas Species
Ochre-breasted Antpitta