About the Gurney's Pitta
Gurney's pitta is a medium-sized passerine bird. It breeds in the Malay Peninsula, with populations mainly in Myanmar. The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the British banker and amateur ornithologist John Henry Gurney (1819-1890). Its diet consists of slugs, insects, and earthworms.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Hydrornis gurneyi |
| Species Codes | gurpit1, GUPI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gurney's Pitta belong to?
The Gurney's Pitta (Hydrornis gurneyi) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gurney's Pitta?
The Gurney's Pitta is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gurney's Pitta?
Gurney's pitta is a medium-sized passerine bird. It breeds in the Malay Peninsula, with populations mainly in Myanmar. The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the British banker and amateur ornithologist John Henry Gurney (1819-1890). Its diet consists of slugs, insects, and earthworms....
Where can I report a Gurney's Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Gurney's Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gurpit1, or on iNaturalist.
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