Equatorial Antpitta (Grallaria saturata)

Equatorial Antpitta (Grallaria saturata)

Yanacocha has recently succeeded in domesticating the Rufous Antpitta, something my guide was unaware of the first time we went to this reserve in November.…


Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana)

Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana)

The lodge currently has two antpitta feeding stations, and this one is by far the darkest and most difficult, as the Peruvians are wary and small. This…


White-bellied Antpitta (Grallaria hypoleuca)

White-bellied Antpitta (Grallaria hypoleuca)

This is from the feeding area closest to the lodge and the second species of Antpitta that is now domesticated enough to both accept worms from humans as well…


Yellow-breasted Antpitta (Grallaria flavotincta)

Yellow-breasted Antpitta (Grallaria flavotincta)

According to Angel Paz we arrived a bit late (09:00 being the latest this Antpitta would respond to "hails", which was our time of arrival at this location).…


Giant Antpitta (Grallaria gigantea)

Giant Antpitta (Grallaria gigantea)

Not far from Tandayapa - about 45 minutes by car - the Paz family changed their ways from tradition to bird and eco-tourism. Something that would not have been…