Variegated Antpitta
A species of Typical Antpittas Scientific name : Grallaria varia Genus : Typical Antpittas
Variegated Antpitta, A species of Typical Antpittas
Botanical name: Grallaria varia
Genus: Typical Antpittas
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Description
The variegated antpitta (Grallaria varia) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, the Guianas and the northern Amazon Basin. Its range extends to Venezuela in the northwest; in the Amazon Basin, it is found in the downstream half of the basin, as well as in the Atlantic outlet region of the neighboring Tocantins-Araguaia River drainage to the southeast. A minor disjunct population is in Peru, and an Argentinian population is found in the tongue of land between Paraguay and southern Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
Variegated Antpitta is primarily found in humid forest environments including mature secondary woodlands and Amazonian floodplain forests. Its habitat preferences extend to terra firma forests and Araucaria woodlands. It has a tendency to stay within true lowland forests and may occasionally explore wetter areas adjacent to its typical habitat regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antpittas Genus
Typical Antpittas Species
Variegated Antpitta 
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