About the Elegant Pitta
The elegant pitta is a species of passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found in the Lesser Sunda Islands and Moluccas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta elegans |
| Species Codes | elepit7, ELPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Pitta belong to?
The Elegant Pitta (Pitta elegans) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Pitta?
The elegant pitta is a species of passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found in the Lesser Sunda Islands and Moluccas....
Where can I report a Elegant Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elepit7, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pittas 46 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
46
Species in Family
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