About the Black-crowned Pitta
The black-crowned pitta, also known as the black-headed pitta, black-and-crimson pitta, black-and-scarlet pitta or black-crowned garnet pitta, is a brightly coloured, ground-dwelling, bird species in the pitta family Pittidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Erythropitta ussheri |
| Species Codes | bkhpit1, BCPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crowned Pitta belong to?
The Black-crowned Pitta (Erythropitta ussheri) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-crowned Pitta?
The Black-crowned Pitta is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-crowned Pitta?
The black-crowned pitta, also known as the black-headed pitta, black-and-crimson pitta, black-and-scarlet pitta or black-crowned garnet pitta, is a brightly coloured, ground-dwelling, bird species in the pitta family Pittidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo....
Where can I report a Black-crowned Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crowned Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkhpit1, or on iNaturalist.
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