Chestnut-naped antpitta
The chestnut-naped antpitta (Grallaria nuchalis) is a species of bird placed in the family Grallariidae.
| Chestnut-naped antpitta | |
|---|---|
| G. n. ruficeps, Colombia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Grallariidae |
| Genus: | Grallaria |
| Species: | G. nuchalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Grallaria nuchalis Sclater, PL, 1860 | |
It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and far northwestern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The populations of the eastern and western Andes are distinct; the latter is threatened by deforestation.[2]
References
- BirdLife International (2017). "Grallaria nuchalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22703296A110972238. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T22703296A110972238.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- Freile, Juan F.; Luis Parra, Juan; Graham, Catherine H. (December 2010). "Distribution and conservation of Grallaria and Grallaricula antpittas (Grallariidae) in Ecuador". Bird Conservation International. 20 (4): 410–431. doi:10.1017/S0959270910000262.
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