A newly identified antpitta species, very recently described, with a highly restricted range in the cloud forests of Peru. It is a shy and secretive bird of the forest floor.
Where to spot
Endemic to a limited area of humid montane cloud forest in central Peru, specifically in the department of Pasco and nearby regions.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct vocalizations, which are key to its identification. Observing it involves quiet, patient waiting in its specific cloud forest habitat, focusing on any movement on the forest floor.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during the early morning, particularly at dawn. Active year-round within its restricted, high-elevation habitat.
Where to spot
Endemic to a limited area of humid montane cloud forest in central Peru, specifically in the department of Pasco and nearby regions.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct vocalizations, which are key to its identification. Observing it involves quiet, patient waiting in its specific cloud forest habitat, focusing on any movement on the forest floor.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during the early morning, particularly at dawn. Active year-round within its restricted, high-elevation habitat.
This species was formally described in 2020, part of the extensive taxonomic revision of the Grallaria genus, emphasizing the significance of fine-scale vocal analysis in Neotropical bird discovery.
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