Central Andes of Peru from central Amazonas and north-western San Martín through Huánuco to Pasco, and possibly north-eastern Ayacucho.
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat destruction through conversion to cash crops, particularly marijuana and coffee, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Chestnut Antpitta (Grallaria blakei) [XC243434]
by Ross Gallardy from Paty Trail, Huanuco dept., Peru (song)
Chestnut Antpitta (Grallaria blakei) [XC296749]
by Gareth K. from Hu\u00e1nuco: Carpish Tunnel, Peru (song)
Subspecies
Forms a superspecies with Rufous Antpitta (Grallaria rufula). No geographical subspecies recognized, but birds from Pasco possibly merit subspecific rank on basis of plumage differences.