Peruvian Antpitta

The Peruvian antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. == Taxonomy and systematics == The Peruvian antpitta is monotypic. It and the ochre-fronted antpitta (G. ochraceifrons) form a superspecies. == Description == "Grallaricula are very small Andean antpittas, found mostly in low dense vegetation (such as treefall gaps, stream edges, and bamboo thickets)." The Peruvian antpitta is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long; five individuals weighed 17 to 21 g (0.60 to 0.74 oz). Adult males have a rufous-cream loral patch, a whitish partial eyering, and a white "moustache" with a black line below it on an otherwise brown face. Their crown and upper nape are rich orange-rufous. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are brown. Their throat is white. Their breast and belly are white and heavily covered with concave black crescents (scallops) except for the breast's center where the scallops are much lighter. The scallops end at the lower belly. Adult females have a rufous brown crown and nape, a buffy loral patch, and a buffy eyering. Their white "moustache" becomes a crescent across their upper chest. The black scallops on their underparts extend only…