Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana)

Family
Grallariidae (Antpittas)

Size
10 cm

First Described (Guide)
Chapman, 1923

Habitat
Dense to moderately open undergrowth of montane forest. From 1,680 - 2,100 m.

Range (Guide)

Ecuador (B), Peru (B).

South-eastern Ecuador (southern from Morona-Santiago) and extreme northern Peru (eastern Piura, northern Cajamarca).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and decreasing.

Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to agriculture and cattle pasture, mining operations and logging, is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana) [XC260837]
by id from Napo: 'Caba\u00f1as San Isidro', 1-2 km SW Cosanga, Ecuador (song)

Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana) [XC223760]
by Mitch Lysinger from San Isidro lodge, Napo, Ecuador (song)

Subspecies
Probably forms a superspecies with Ochre-fronted Antpitta (Grallaricula ochraceifrons).

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana) - 10 files

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