About the Muisca Antpitta
The Muisca antpitta is a bird in the family Grallariidae. The species was first described by Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1843. It was formerly called the rufous antpitta, which in 2020 was found to be a species complex composed of as many as 15 species, some of which were newly described. It is found in the Andes of northern Colombia and western Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Antpittas (Grallariidae) |
| Species | Grallaria rufula |
| Species Codes | rufant7, MUAN, RUAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Muisca Antpitta belong to?
The Muisca Antpitta (Grallaria rufula) belongs to the Antpittas family (Grallariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Muisca Antpitta?
The Muisca antpitta is a bird in the family Grallariidae. The species was first described by Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1843. It was formerly called the rufous antpitta, which in 2020 was found to be a species complex composed of as many as 15 species, some of which were newly described. It is found ...
Where can I report a Muisca Antpitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Muisca Antpitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufant7, or on iNaturalist.
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