Amazonian Antpitta

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Amazonian Antpitta (<em>Myrmothera berlepschi</em>) is a species of Antpittas (<em>Grallariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Amazonian Antpitta (Myrmothera berlepschi) is a species of Antpittas (Grallariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Myrmothera; binomial: Myrmothera berlepschi; authority: (Hellmayr, 1903).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move Amazonian Antpitta from Hylopezus to Myrmothera following phylogenetic analysis (Carneiro et al. 2019; Harvey et al. 2020; SACC 832).

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