A Giant Among Antpittas

Mike Warner

After a short drive from the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek we arrived at an area the Giant Antpitta frequents.  The local guide spread some worms out on the ground and log.  We waited patiently for about 10 minutes, as the local guide called out, “Pitta! Pitta! Pitta” to let the Antpitta know its meal (and visitors) had arrived.  We were eventually rewarded for our patience when the Giant Antpitta appeared!  Such a warm rusty-brown color!

A Giant Among Antpittas

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock