Chestnut Antpitta
A species of Typical Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaria blakei Genus : Typical Antpittas
Chestnut Antpitta, A species of Typical Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaria blakei
Genus: Typical Antpittas
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Description General Info
Description
The chestnut antpitta (Grallaria blakei) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Peru. In 2020, two new species previously believed to be populations of chestnut pitta were described: the Oxapampa antpitta and the Ayacucho antpitta; this has left the chestnut antpitta with a much reduced range. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Chestnut Antpitta primarily feeds on insects, with a potential for consuming small vertebrates like frogs. Details on its foraging methods remain largely unknown.
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut Antpitta primarily consists of humid montane forests and secondary woodlands rich in dense undergrowth, including prevalence of bamboo thickets. These birds favor environments with substantial vegetative cover which provides necessary shelter and foraging grounds.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
The chestnut antpitta is currently assessed to be Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List due to its disjunct distribution and the threat of deforestation. However, the species was split into three different species in 2020, and so all three need to be reassessed in light of their more restricted ranges.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Typical Antpittas Species
Chestnut Antpitta 
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