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Urrao Antpitta

Grallaria urraoensis

Urrao Antpitta (Grallaria urraoensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

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The Urrao Antpitta (Grallaria urraoensis) is a member of the Grallariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 55.8 g.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Grallariidae Antpittas
  4. Genus Grallaria
  5. Species urraoensis

Where it lives

Northwestern Colombia

Quick facts

Weight
55.8 g
Family
Grallariidae

How to identify

Similar birds

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Urrao Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

Where it forages largely on the ground.

Migration

The Urrao Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Urrao Antpitta (Grallaria urraoensis) belongs to the Grallariidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA nw Colombia.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 55.8 g, with a wing length of about 9.3 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.

Songs & calls

Urrao Antpitta — Song

Recorded by Jorge Muñoz Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Urrao Antpitta?

The Urrao Antpitta is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 55.8 g.

Where does the Urrao Antpitta live?

The Urrao Antpitta is found across South America with a range covering SA nw Colombia.

What family does the Urrao Antpitta belong to?

The Urrao Antpitta (Grallaria urraoensis) belongs to the Grallariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Urrao Antpitta eat?

The Urrao Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Urrao Antpitta migrate?

The Urrao Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Urrao Antpitta make?

1 real field recording of the Urrao Antpitta — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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