Perija Antpitta

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Perija Antpitta (<em>Grallaria saltuensis</em>) is a species of Antpittas (<em>Grallariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Perija Antpitta (Grallaria saltuensis) is a species of Antpittas (Grallariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Grallaria; binomial: Grallaria saltuensis; authority: Wetmore, 1946.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Subspecies formerly attributed to Rufous Antpitta elevated to species based on vocalizations, plumage, and genetic analysis (Isler et al. 2020; Chesser et al. 2020).

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