Jocotoco Antpitta
Grallaria ridgelyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyGrallariidae (Antpittas)
- GenusGrallaria (Large Antpittas)
- SpeciesGrallaria ridgelyi (Jocotoco Antpitta)
About the Jocotoco Antpitta
The jocotoco antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) is an endangered species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. The jocotoco antpitta is monotypic. Its closest relatives appear to be the chestnut-naped antpitta (G. muchalis) and the pale-billed antpitta (G. carrikeri).
The jocotoco antpitta's specific epithet honors the ornithologist Robert S. Ridgely, who took part in the initial documentation of this species in 1997. The common name refers to the local name of the bird, jocotoco, which is onomatopoetic after its hooting call.
Grallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills [and] very short tails". The jocotoco antpitta is the largest member of its family. It is 20 to 24 cm (7.9 to 9.4 in) long and weighs about 150 to 200 g (5.3 to 7.1 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a black crown and brownish olive nape. They have a large, somewhat shaggy, fan-shaped white patch from the bill to below the eye. Their ear coverts are gray. Their upperparts are brownish olive with a black wash that lessens from the mantle to the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jocotoco Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jocotoco Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Jocotoco Antpitta sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 339 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jocotoco Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Jocotoco Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.