Plain-backed Antpitta
Plain-backed Antpitta
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The Plain-backed Antpitta is a medium-sized antpitta, characterized by its relatively uniform olive-brown upperparts, contrasting with a paler, often streaked underparts.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid foothill and lower montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive calls. It is exceptionally skulking, so patience and quiet observation are essential. Look for subtle movements on the forest floor.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid foothill and lower montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive calls. It is exceptionally skulking, so patience and quiet observation are essential. Look for subtle movements on the forest floor.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal during early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its soft, often mournful calls, which are given from hidden perches within the dense undergrowth.
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