Cundinamarca Antpitta
Grallaria kaestneri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyGrallariidae (Antpittas)
- GenusGrallaria (Large Antpittas)
- SpeciesGrallaria kaestneri (Cundinamarca Antpitta)
About the Cundinamarca Antpitta
The Cundinamarca antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is endemic to Colombia. The Cundinamarca antpitta was first discovered by Peter Kaestner, an American diplomat and amateur ornithologist who later became the first birder to see 10,000 bird species anywhere in the world. The genus name Grallaria is from the Neo-Latin grallarius, meaning "stilt-walker". The specific epithet kaestneri recognizes the bird's discoverer, Peter Kaestner. The Cundinamarca antpitta's English name refers to the Cundinamarca Department, within which the entire population of the species was believed to reside.
When first described, the Cundinamarca antpitta was believed to be most closely related to the Santa Marta antpitta (G. bangsi). A 2020 study confirmed that they are sister species and closely related to the brown-banded antpitta (G. milleri) and Urrao antpitta (G. urraoensis), a conclusion due in part to details of the immatures' plumage.
The Cundinamarca antpitta has no known subspecies. The Cundinamarca antpitta is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long. Three females weighed an average of 47.5 g (1.7 oz). The... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cundinamarca Antpitta in Chingaza National Natural Park
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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 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cundinamarca Antpitta in Chingaza National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cundinamarca Antpitta sighting in Chingaza National Natural Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cundinamarca Antpitta in Chingaza National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Cundinamarca Antpitta in Chingaza National Natural Park in our monthly data.