Antpittas are elusive 'feather-ball on sticks' birds whose sizes range from ~5cm to ~25cm in height. When found, some eco-lodges begin feeding them worms atop fallen logs; otherwise they are difficult to spot.

Yellow-breasted antpitta atop a feeding area looking for worms. This particular bird is familiar with humans and responded to recorded bird calls.   OM-1MarkII, Olympus 150-400/F4.5 +1.25x, 1/125, F5.6, ISO.8000, 640 mm

Yellow-breasted antpitta OM-1MarkII, Olympus 150-400/F4.5 +1.25x, 1/250, F5.6, ISO.8000, 812 mm

Rufous antpitta at another location, a very human-tolerant one that constantly walked around a platform where we were shooting other birds. OM-1MarkII, Olympus 150-400/F4.5 +1.25x, 1/500, F5.6, ISO.3200, 700 mm

Giant antpitta. This large bird was a bit shy; pic taken under very low lightconditions after a ~750m hike.   OM-1MarkII, Olympus 150-400/F4.5 +1.25x, 1/160, F5.6, ISO.25600, 576 mm

Ochre-breasted antpitta. A very small and shy bird; pic taken under very low light conditions OM-1MarkII, Olympus 150-400/F4.5 +1.25x, 1/400, F5.6, ISO.25600, 1000 mm