Ayacucho Antpitta

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Grallaria; binomial: Grallaria ayacuchensis; authority: Hosner, Robbins, Isler, ML & Chesser, 2020.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

New species: Hosner, Robbins, Isler & Chesser, 2020. Separated from other species in the "Rufous Antpitta" complex based on vocalizations, plumage, and genetic analysis (Isler et al. 2020; Chesser et al. 2020).