Bolivian antpitta facts for kids
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Grallaria
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cochabambae
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The Bolivian Antpitta (Grallaria cochabambae) is a small, shy bird found only in Bolivia. It belongs to a bird family called Grallariidae. This family is known for birds with short tails and long legs.
Scientists James Bond and Rodolphe Meyer de Schauensee first described this bird in 1940. For many years, it was thought to be a type of another bird, the rufous antpitta. However, in 2020, scientists realized it was a unique species. They found differences in its plumage (feather colors) and its vocalizations (the sounds it makes).
About the Bolivian Antpitta
The Bolivian Antpitta was first described as a subspecies of the rufous antpitta. A subspecies is like a special group within a species. Its scientific name was G. rufula cochabambae.
In 2020, a new study showed that this bird was different enough to be its own species. The study looked at its feather colors and the unique sounds it makes.
The common name, Bolivian Antpitta, comes from the country where it lives. However, another similar bird, the Puno antpitta, also lives in Bolivia. The scientific name, cochabambae, comes from Cochabamba, a place in Bolivia where the first bird of this species was found.
Where It Lives
The Bolivian Antpitta lives only in Bolivia. This means it is endemic to Bolivia. You can find it in the departments of Cochabamba and La Paz.
These birds live in humid montane forests. Montane forests are forests found in mountains. They prefer to stay in the understory (the plants below the main tree canopy) and on the forest floor. They are usually found at elevations between 2,950 and 3,500 meters (about 9,678 to 11,483 feet) above sea level.
The Bolivian Antpitta is protected in some areas. One of these protected places is Amboró National Park in Bolivia.
See also
In Spanish: Tororoí boliviano para niños
