Stripe-headed Antpitta
A species of Typical Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaria andicolus Genus : Typical Antpittas
Stripe-headed Antpitta, A species of Typical Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaria andicolus
Genus: Typical Antpittas
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Description
Description
The stripe-headed antpitta (Grallaria andicolus) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It was first described by German ornithologist Jean Louis Cabanis. It is found in Peru and western Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
17 cm
Habitat
The stripe-headed Antpitta primarily resides in highland woodlands dominated by Polylepis or Polylepis-Gynoxys trees. It can also be found in adjacent puna grasslands, even at some remove from forested areas. In the eastern Andes, the stripe-headed Antpitta occupies habitats at the humid treeline forest edge and in scattered forest patches.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Typical Antpittas Species
Stripe-headed Antpitta