About the Green-breasted Pitta
The green-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is one of only two Pitta species in Africa, and is found in deep forest of the tropics.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta reichenowi |
| Species Codes | grbpit1, GBPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-breasted Pitta belong to?
The Green-breasted Pitta (Pitta reichenowi) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-breasted Pitta?
The green-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is one of only two Pitta species in Africa, and is found in deep forest of the tropics....
Where can I report a Green-breasted Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-breasted Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbpit1, 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
32
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