White-lored Antpitta

Overview

The white-lored antpitta, also known as the fulvous-bellied antpitta (Myrmothera fulviventris), is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is a year-round resident found in the far western Amazon Basin, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Identification

• Measures 14 to 15 cm in length and weighs between 44 and 55 g.
• Adults feature a white loral patch and a white triangle behind the eye, with a dark slaty gray crown, nape, and ear coverts.
• Upperparts, wings, and tail are dark olive-brown, while the throat is white with a black line running through it from the bill.
• Breast and sides are buffy ochraceous with dusky streaks, the belly is white, and the flanks and crissum are orange-rufous.
• The male's song consists of a short, slow series of 3–4 abrupt, hollow notes ('kwoh-kwoh-kwoh-kwoh') or a faster, accelerating series of shorter notes ('kow-kow-kow-kow...').

Habitat

This species inhabits the edges of terra firme and várzea forest, riparian forest, and overgrown openings in the forest interior. It is almost exclusively found under and within very dense undergrowth, occurring up to 400 m in Colombia and 750 m in Ecuador.

Diet

The specific diet of the white-lored antpitta has not been reported. It is usually seen foraging singly while hopping and walking on the forest floor and downed logs.

Did you know?

Nothing is known about the breeding biology of the white-lored antpitta. Its population size remains unknown, though it is believed to be stable.