Puno antpitta
The Puno antpitta (Grallaria sinaensis) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is a member of the rufous antpitta species complex and was first described by Mark B. Robbins, Morton L. Isler, R. Terry Chesser and Joseph Tobias in 2020. It is found in the Peruvian department of Puno and the Bolivian department of La Paz.[1]
| Puno antpitta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Grallariidae |
| Genus: | Grallaria |
| Species: | G. sinaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Grallaria sinaensis Robbins, Isler, Chesser & Tobias, 2020 | |
Taxonomy
The Puno antpitta was described as a new species in the rufous antpitta complex in 2020 based on differences in plumage and vocalizations.[2]
The specific name, sinaensis, is named for the antpitta's type locality: Sina, Puno, Peru. The common name is named for the Peruvian department that the type location is in: Puno.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The Puno antpitta has a very restricted range in Puno, Peru and La Paz, Bolivia. It is found at elevations of 2,900–3,150 m.[2][1] Its preferred habitat is humid montane forest and it prefers the understory and forest floor.[3]
It is protected in part of its range by the Madidi National Park.[1]
References
- Isler, Morton L.; Chesser, R. Terry; Robbins, Mark B.; Cuervo, Andrés M.; Cadena, Carlos Daniel & Hosner, Peter A. (July 21, 2020). "Taxonomic evaluation of the Grallaria rufula (Rufous Antpitta) complex (Aves: Passeriformes: Grallariidae) distinguishes sixteen species". Zootaxa. 4817 (1): zootaxa.4817.1.1. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4817.1.1. ISSN 1175-5334. PMID 33055681.
- "A birder's guide to the new-look Rufous Antpitta complex". BirdGuides. July 28, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- Prostak, Sergio (October 13, 2020). "Six New Bird Species Discovered in South America". Sci-News.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.