The white-lored antpitta or fulvous-bellied antpitta (Myrmothera fulviventris) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Grallariidae |
| Genus: | Myrmothera |
| Species: | M. fulviventris
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| Myrmothera fulviventris (Sclater, PL, 1858)
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Taxonomy and systematics
editThe white-lored antpitta was originally described in 1858 as Grallaria fulviventris.[3] It was later transferred to genus Hylopezus and still later to Myrmothera.[4][5]
The white-lored antpitta has two subspecies, the nominate M. f. fulviventris (Sclater, PL, 1858) and M. f. caquetae (Chapman, 1923).[2] What is now the thicket antpitta (M. dives) was previously a third subspecies of it, with the combined species called the "fulvous-bellied antpitta".[5]
Description
editThe white-lored antpitta is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long; three individuals weighed between 44 to 55 g (1.6 to 1.9 oz). The subspecies have the same plumage as do the sexes. Adults have a white loral patch and a white triangle behind their eye. Their crown, nape, and ear coverts are dark slaty gray. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are dark olive-brown. Their throat is white with a black line from the bill through it. Their breast and sides are buffy ochraceous with dusky streaks, their belly white, and their flanks and crissum orange-rufous. They have a dark brown iris, a blackish bill with a pale base to the mandible, and pinkish legs and feet.[6][7][8][9][excessive citations]
Distribution and habitat
editThe white-lored antpitta is a bird of the far western Amazon Basin. The nominate subspecies is found in eastern Ecuador and northern Peru north of the Amazon and Marañón rivers. Subspecies M. f. caquetae is found adjoining the nominate's range in the southern Colombian departments of Putumayo and Caquetá. The species inhabits the edges of terra firme and várzea forest, riparian forest, and overgrown openings in the forest interior. It is almost exclusively found under and within very dense undergrowth. In elevation it occurs up to 400 m (1,300 ft) in Colombia and to 750 m (2,500 ft) in Ecuador.[6][7][8][9][excessive citations]
Behavior
editMovement
editThe white-lored antpitta is believed to be a year-round resident throughout its range.[6]
Feeding
editThe white-lored antpitta's diet has not been reported. It is usually seen singly as it forages while hopping and walking on the forest floor and downed logs.[6][8]
Breeding
editNothing is known about the white-lored antpitta's breeding biology.[6]
Vocalization
editThe male white-lored antpitta's song is "a short slow series of 3-4 abrupt and hollow notes, e.g. 'kwoh-kwoh-kwoh-kwoh' ". It also "gives a faster and accelerating series of shorter notes, 'kow-kow-kow-kow-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko' ".[8] The white-lored antpitta sings throughout the day, usually from a perch within 2 m (7 ft) of the ground.[6]
Status
editThe IUCN has assessed the white-lored antpitta as being of Least Concern. Its population size is not known and is believed to be stable. No immediate threats have been identified.[1] It is considered "uncommon and seemingly local" in Colombia, "uncommon" in Ecuador, and "uncommon and local" in Peru.[7][8][9] It is known from at least three protected areas.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b BirdLife International (2018). "White-lored Antpitta Hylopezus fulviventris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22703343A130326991. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22703343A130326991.en. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (August 2024). "Antthrushes, antpittas, gnateaters, tapaculos, crescentchests". IOC World Bird List. v 14.2. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Sclater, P.L. (1858). "Grallaria fulviventris, sp. nov". Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. Part XXVI: 68–69. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Lowery, G.H., and J.P. O’Neill. 1969. A new species of antpitta from Peru and a revision of the subfamily Grallariinae. Auk 86: 1-12.
- ^ a b Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, G. Del-Rio, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 27 July 2024. A classification of the bird species of South America. American Ornithological Society. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm retrieved July 28, 2024
- ^ a b c d e f g Krabbe, N. and T. S. Schulenberg (2021). White-lored Antpitta (Myrmothera fulviventris), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.whlant2.01.1 retrieved September 15, 2024
- ^ a b c McMullan, Miles; Donegan, Thomas M.; Quevedo, Alonso (2010). Field Guide to the Birds of Colombia. Bogotá: Fundación ProAves. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-9827615-0-2.
- ^ a b c d e Ridgely, Robert S.; Greenfield, Paul J. (2001). The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide. Vol. II. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. p. 444. ISBN 978-0-8014-8721-7.
- ^ a b c Schulenberg, T.S., D.F. Stotz, D.F. Lane, J.P. O’Neill, and T.A. Parker III. 2010. Birds of Peru. Revised and updated edition. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. Plate 181