Equatorial Antpitta
Grallaria saturata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyGrallariidae (Antpittas)
- GenusGrallaria (Large Antpittas)
- SpeciesGrallaria saturata (Equatorial Antpitta)
About the Equatorial Antpitta
The equatorial antpitta (Grallaria saturata) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found is Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The equatorial antpitta has a complicated taxonomic history. It was originally described in 1918 as the subspecies G. rufula saturata of the rufous antpitta. It later lost its separate identity by being merged into G. rufula. However, a study published in 2020 resurrected the synonymized subspecies and promoted it to species rank using genetic evidence and analysis of vocalizations. Another 2020 publication confirmed its placement in the rufous antpitta complex. The International Ornithological Committee and the Clements taxonomy recognized its promotion in 2021. As of early 2024 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) had not recognized it as a species or subspecies.
The equatorial antpitta is named for its distribution that roughly centers on the Equator. The equatorial antpitta is monotypic. Grallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills [and] very short tails". The equatorial antpitta is... Wikipedia →
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 7 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Equatorial Antpitta in Cajas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Equatorial Antpitta sighting in Cajas National Park, based on 122 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Equatorial Antpitta in Cajas National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Equatorial Antpitta in Cajas National Park in our monthly data.