Snethlage's antpitta

Overview

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Snethlage's antpitta is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Distribution

Region

Eastern Amazon Basin

Typical Environment

Occurs in lowland tropical rainforest of the Brazilian Amazon, especially in and around Pará, extending through humid terra firme and seasonally flooded várzea forests. It favors dense understory with plentiful leaf litter and tangled thickets. Birds are most often found along quiet forest trails, near streams, and around fallen logs where prey is abundant. It generally avoids open areas and heavily degraded forest.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 800 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size16–18 cm

Wing Span25–28 cm

Male Weight0.08 kg

Female Weight0.075 kg

Life Expectancy8 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

Named after the pioneering ornithologist Emilie Snethlage, this shy forest bird is notoriously hard to see, often detected only by its clear, ventriloquial whistles. It was long treated within the Spotted Antpitta complex but is now recognized as a distinct species endemic to Brazil. It keeps low to the ground, hopping through leaf litter and freezing when disturbed.

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Behaviour

Temperament

solitary and skulking

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Typically solitary or in pairs, defending small territories on the forest floor. Nests are cup-shaped and placed low, with both parents likely sharing incubation and feeding duties. Courtship and territorial advertisement rely heavily on song rather than display.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Gives a series of clear, fluty whistles that can sound ventriloquial in dense forest, making the bird hard to locate. Phrases are often evenly spaced and carry far at dawn and dusk.

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Identification

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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