Equatorial Antpitta

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Grallaria; binomial: Grallaria saturata; authority: Domaniewski & Stolzmann, 1918.

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 resurrected and elevated to species based on vocalizations and genetic analysis (Isler et al. 2020; Chesser et al. 2020).