The Muisca Antpitta is another of the 15 species that were split from the Rufous Antpitta complex. This species was split from several nearby species that are separated by mountain ranges or river valleys. The IUCN classification still considers the overall Rufous grouping so it is listed as Least Concern but if they ever catch up to the new species break-out, it will undoubtedly throw this species into a more perilous category due to habitat loss. As you can see from this picture, a local in Colombia has trained this bird to come out in the open for pictures by feeding it meal worms or grubs.
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