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Jocotoco Antpitta
Grallaria ridgelyi
Jocotoco Antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Jocotoco Antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) is a member of the Grallariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 180 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Grallariidae Antpittas
- Genus Grallaria
- Species ridgelyi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 180 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Grallariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Jocotoco 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 Jocotoco Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Jocotoco Antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) is a member of the Grallariidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA s Ecuador and n Peru.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 180 g, with a wing length of about 12.8 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 120 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Jocotoco Antpitta?
The Jocotoco Antpitta is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 180 g.
Where does the Jocotoco Antpitta live?
The Jocotoco Antpitta is found across South America with a range covering SA s Ecuador and n Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Jocotoco Antpitta belong to?
The Jocotoco Antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) belongs to the Grallariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Jocotoco Antpitta eat?
The Jocotoco Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Jocotoco Antpitta migrate?
The Jocotoco Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Jocotoco Antpitta endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Jocotoco Antpitta make?
1 real field recording of the Jocotoco Antpitta — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Jocotoco Antpitta's range?
The Jocotoco Antpitta has a mapped global range of about 120 km².
Conservation
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