Alta Floresta Antpitta
A species of Streak-breasted Antpittas Scientific name : Hylopezus whittakeri Genus : Streak-breasted Antpittas
Alta Floresta Antpitta, A species of Streak-breasted Antpittas
Botanical name: Hylopezus whittakeri
Genus: Streak-breasted Antpittas
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Description
The Alta Floresta antpitta (Hylopezus whittakeri) is a species of antpitta of the family Grallariidae discovered in 2012. 
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Alta Floresta Antpitta primarily consumes invertebrates and possibly small vertebrates. Specific feeding behaviors are undocumented, but likely involve ground foraging like similar species. Distinct dietary adaptations or preferences remain unclear due to a lack of detailed study.
Habitat
The alta Floresta Antpitta typically inhabits humid lowland forests, with a preference for swampy or waterlogged sections of upland terra firme forests. They show an affinity for environments with treefall gaps and areas alongside watercourses. The species also occupies drier transitional forests, but tends to avoid heavily disturbed regions, favoring more pristine conditions within its habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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