Puno antpitta
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Grallaria sinaensis

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.

Distribution

Geography

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. Its preferred habitat is humid montane forest and it prefers the understory and forest floor.

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It is protected in part of its range by the Madidi National Park.

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Puno antpitta habitat map
Puno antpitta habitat map
Puno antpitta
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References

1. Puno antpitta Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puno_antpitta

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