How to Identify Grallariidae

Grallariidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Grallariidae Species

How to identify Grallaria hypoleuca P.L.Sclater, 1855

Grallaria hypoleuca P.L.Sclater, 1855

Grallaria hypoleuca P.L.Sclater, 1855

Grallaria hypoleuca, the white-bellied antpitta, is a small South American antbi…

How to identify Grallaria ridgelyi Krabbe, Agro, Rice, Jacome, Navarrete & Sornoza, 1999

Grallaria ridgelyi Krabbe, Agro, Rice, Jacome, Navarrete & Sornoza, 1999

Grallaria ridgelyi Krabbe, Agro, Rice, Jacome, Navarrete & Sornoza, 1999

Grallaria ridgelyi, the jocotoco antpitta, is the largest antpitta, found only i…

How to identify Grallaria guatimalensis Prevost & Des Murs, 1842

Grallaria guatimalensis Prevost & Des Murs, 1842

Grallaria guatimalensis Prevost & Des Murs, 1842

Grallaria guatimalensis, the scaled antpitta, is a plump ground-dwelling antbird…

How to identify Grallaria ruficapilla Lafresnaye, 1842

Grallaria ruficapilla Lafresnaye, 1842

Grallaria ruficapilla Lafresnaye, 1842

The chestnut-crowned antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) is a South American antbir…

How to identify Grallaria alleni Chapman, 1912

Grallaria alleni Chapman, 1912

Grallaria alleni Chapman, 1912

Grallaria alleni (moustached antpitta) is a small South American antbird with tw…

How to identify Grallaria saturata Domaniewski & Stolzmann, 1918

Grallaria saturata Domaniewski & Stolzmann, 1918

Grallaria saturata Domaniewski & Stolzmann, 1918

Grallaria saturata, the equatorial antpitta, is a small Andean antbird species w…

How to identify Grallaria flavotincta P.L.Sclater, 1877

Grallaria flavotincta P.L.Sclater, 1877

Grallaria flavotincta P.L.Sclater, 1877

Grallaria flavotincta, the yellow-breasted antpitta, is a small Andean antbird w…

How to identify Hylopezus perspicillatus (Lawrence, 1861)

Hylopezus perspicillatus (Lawrence, 1861)

Hylopezus perspicillatus (Lawrence, 1861)

The streak-chested antpitta is a small bird with five subspecies that occupy Neo…

How to identify Grallaria quitensis Lesson, 1844

Grallaria quitensis Lesson, 1844

Grallaria quitensis Lesson, 1844

Grallaria quitensis, the tawny antpitta, is a small South American Andean bird w…

How to identify Grallaria gigantea Lawrence, 1866

Grallaria gigantea Lawrence, 1866

Grallaria gigantea Lawrence, 1866

Grallaria gigantea is a large, heavy South American antpitta that feeds heavily …

How to identify Grallaricula lineifrons (Chapman, 1924)

Grallaricula lineifrons (Chapman, 1924)

Grallaricula lineifrons (Chapman, 1924)

Grallaricula lineifrons, the crescent-faced antpitta, is a small Andean antpitta…

How to identify Grallaria rufocinerea P.L.Sclater & Salvin, 1879

Grallaria rufocinerea P.L.Sclater & Salvin, 1879

Grallaria rufocinerea P.L.Sclater & Salvin, 1879

Grallaria rufocinerea, the bicolored antpitta, is a small plump antbird found in…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Grallariidae?

Grallariidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Grallaria, the antpitta genus, is a distinct group of plump, round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed, and members have stout bills and very short tails. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Grallariidae?

Grallariidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The rest of their underparts are mostly tawny brown with indistinct white mottling.

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