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Masked Antpitta
Hylopezus auricularis
Masked Antpitta (Hylopezus auricularis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
The Masked Antpitta (Hylopezus auricularis) is a member of the Grallariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 40.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Grallariidae Antpittas
- Genus Hylopezus
- Species auricularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 40.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Grallariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Masked 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 Masked Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Masked Antpitta (Hylopezus auricularis) is a member of the Grallariidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA n Bolivia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 40.4 g, with a wing length of about 8.8 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 185 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Masked Antpitta?
The Masked Antpitta is a small bird that weighs around 40.4 g.
Where does the Masked Antpitta live?
The Masked Antpitta is found across South America with a range covering SA n Bolivia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Masked Antpitta belong to?
The Masked Antpitta (Hylopezus auricularis) belongs to the Grallariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Masked Antpitta eat?
The Masked Antpitta is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Masked Antpitta migrate?
The Masked Antpitta is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Masked Antpitta endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Masked Antpitta make?
1 real field recording of the Masked 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 Masked Antpitta's range?
The Masked Antpitta has a mapped global range of about 185 km².
Conservation
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