Masked antpitta

(Hylopezus auricularis)

Description

Hylopezus auricularis is a species of bird in the Formicariidae family.It is endemic to Bolivia.Their habitats natural are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Aves

Order:Passeriformes

Family:Grallariidae

Genus:Hylopezus

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