About the Ivory-breasted Pitta
The ivory-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia, known as Paok halmahera. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta maxima |
| Species Codes | ivbpit1, IBPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ivory-breasted Pitta belong to?
The Ivory-breasted Pitta (Pitta maxima) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ivory-breasted Pitta?
The ivory-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia, known as Paok halmahera. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Ivory-breasted Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Ivory-breasted Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ivbpit1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
46
Species in Family
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