Bolivian Antpitta
Grallaria cochabambae
Bolivian Antpitta (Grallaria cochabambae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
The Bolivian Antpitta (Grallaria cochabambae) is a member of the Grallariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 35.7 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Grallariidae Antpittas
- Genus Grallaria
- Species cochabambae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 35.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Grallariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bolivian Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Bolivian Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bolivian Antpitta (Grallaria cochabambae) is a species of bird in the Grallariidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA w Bolivia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 35.7 g, with a wing length of about 8 cm and a tail of around 4.2 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bolivian Antpitta?
The Bolivian Antpitta is a small bird that weighs around 35.7 g.
Where does the Bolivian Antpitta live?
The Bolivian Antpitta is found across South America with a range covering SA w Bolivia, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Bolivian Antpitta belong to?
The Bolivian Antpitta (Grallaria cochabambae) belongs to the Grallariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bolivian Antpitta eat?
The Bolivian Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bolivian Antpitta migrate?
The Bolivian Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Bolivian Antpitta make?
1 real field recording of the Bolivian Antpitta — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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