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Rufous-faced Antpitta Grallaria erythrotis

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Identification

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Medium-sized antpitta found in the Andes of Bolivia and far southeastern Peru near the border. Adult is grayish-brown with a rufous face and a white throat and belly. The rarely-seen juvenile is darker and heavily barred with buff. Inhabits dense understory of humid forest; usually stays on the ground when not singing, making it very hard to see. Typical song consists of three short whistles; the first note is lower in pitch than the other two.

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