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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
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Grallariidae Antpittas
- Genus Grallaria
- Species urraoensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 55.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Grallariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
How to identify
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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
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
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