Birds of the World

White-throated Antpitta Grallaria albigula Scientific name definitions

Harold F. Greeney, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Guy M. Kirwan
Version: 2.0 — Published July 5, 2024

Behavior

Introduction

Very little information. The White-throated Antpitta is considered among the "skulkiest" in a family of skulkers, apparently almost always remaining concealed in dense vegetation, where it is often difficult to observe (3, 48).

Locomotion

Little information. So far as is known, the White-throated Antpitta spends most of its time on or near the ground, advancing in short hops (51, 9).

Self-Maintenance

Information needed.

Agonistic Behavior

Information needed.

Sexual Behavior

Information needed. Presumably monogamous.

Social and Interspecific Behavior

Usually solitary and not reported to join mixed-species foraging flocks.

Predation

Information needed.

Recommended Citation

Greeney, H. F., P. F. D. Boesman, and G. M. Kirwan (2024). White-throated Antpitta (Grallaria albigula), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.whtant2.02
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