Plain-backed Antpitta
Grallaria haplonota
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyGrallariidae (Antpittas)
- GenusGrallaria (Large Antpittas)
- SpeciesGrallaria haplonota (Plain-backed Antpitta)
About the Plain-backed Antpitta
The plain-backed antpitta (Grallaria haplonota) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The plain-backed antpitta has these four subspecies: G. h. haplonota Sclater, PL, 1877
G. h. pariae Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1949 G. h. parambae Rothschild, 1900 G. h. chaplinae Robbins, MB, & Ridgely, 1986 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 plain-backed antpitta is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 75 to 90 g (2.6 to 3.2 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies G. h. haplonota have a pale buff "moustache" with a dusky stripe below it on an otherwise brown face. Their upperparts are brown with a gray tinge on their crown; their tail is dark rufescent. Their chin and throat are white and the rest of their underparts ochraceous that is darkest on their breast.
Subspecies G. h. pariae has darker underparts and more reddish belly and undertail coverts than the nominate. G. h. parambae has darker but more tawny underparts... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-backed 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 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 2 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-backed Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-backed Antpitta sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-backed Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Plain-backed Antpitta in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.