Stripe-headed Antpitta

The stripe-headed antpitta (Grallaria andicolus) is a species of bird in the family Grallariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. == Taxonomy and systematics == The stripe-headed antpitta was described by German ornithologist Jean Louis Cabanis as Hypsibamon andicolus. The stripe-headed antpitta has two subspecies, the nominate G. a. andicolous (Cabanis, 1873) and G. a. punensis (Chubb, 1918). Subspecies G. a. punensis was originally described as a species and because the two differ somewhat in their vocalizations some authors have suggested that G. a. punensis should again be treated as a species. The exact relation of the stripe-headed antpitta to other members of genus Grallaria is not known and there are indications that it might belong in its own genus. == Description == Grallaria antpittas are a "wonderful group of plump and round antbirds whose feathers are often fluffed up...they have stout bills [and] very short tails". The stripe-headed antpitta is 16 to 16.5 cm (6.3 to 6.5 in) long and weighs 48 to 66 g (1.7 to 2.3 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a blackish forecrown and a brown or olive brown hindcrown, both of which have white or buff…