Stripe-headed Antpitta
Grallaria andicolus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyGrallariidae (Antpittas)
- GenusGrallaria (Large Antpittas)
- SpeciesGrallaria andicolus (Stripe-headed Antpitta)
About the Stripe-headed Antpitta
The stripe-headed antpitta (Grallaria andicolus) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. The stripe-headed antpitta was described by German ornithologist Jean Louis Cabanis as Hypsibamon andicolus.
The stripe-headed antpitta has two subspecies, the nominate G. a. andicolous (Cabanis, 1873) and G. a. punensis (Chubb, 1918). Subspecies G. a. punensis was originally described as a species and because the two differ somewhat in their vocalizations some authors have suggested that G. a. punensis should again be treated as a species.
The exact relation of the stripe-headed antpitta to other members of genus Grallaria is not known and there are indications that it might belong in its own genus. 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 stripe-headed antpitta is 16 to 16.5 cm (6.3 to 6.5 in) long and weighs 48 to 66 g (1.7 to 2.3 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a blackish forecrown and a brown or olive brown hindcrown, both of which have white... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Stripe-headed Antpitta in Huascarán National 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 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Stripe-headed Antpitta in Huascarán National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Stripe-headed Antpitta sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 210 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Stripe-headed Antpitta in Huascarán National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Stripe-headed Antpitta in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.