Observations on the breeding of Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris) in Ecuador: Observaciones sobre la reproducción de la gralarita ocrácea (Grallaricula flavirostris) en Ecuador

Harold F. Greeney; Alejandro Solano-Ugalde; Mery E. Juiña J.; Rudy A.  Gelis

doi:10.59517/oc.e270

Authors

Harold F. Greeney Yanayacu Biological Station and Center for Creative Studies c o Foch 721 y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador. Natural History of Ecuador’s Mainland Avifauna, 721 Foch y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador.
Alejandro Solano-Ugalde Natural History of Ecuador’s Mainland Avifauna, 721 Foch y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador. Fundación Imaymana, Paltapamba 476 San Pedro del Valle Nayón, Quito, Ecuador.
Mery E. Juiña J. Yanayacu Biological Station and Center for Creative Studies c o Foch 721 y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador. Natural History of Ecuador’s Mainland Avifauna, 721 Foch y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador.
Rudy A. Gelis Natural History of Ecuador’s Mainland Avifauna, 721 Foch y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador. Pluma Verde Tours, Pasaje Manuel García y 18 de Septiembre N20-28, Quito, Ecuador.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59517/oc.e270

Keywords:

Ecuador, egg, nest, parental care, nestling diet, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, Grallaricula flavirostris

Abstract

The Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris) is the most widespread species of its genus, occurring from Central America south to Bolivia. Its nest and eggs have been described from both extremes of its range but data from the central portion are lacking. Here we report on five nests found at three localities in Ecuador, representing three separate subspecies. Nests and eggs of all three subspecies appear similar, but more data are needed on this highly polymorphic species.

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