About the Minahasa Hooded Pitta
The Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta forsteni) is a species of bird in the Pittas family (Pittidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 46 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code hoopit8 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta forsteni |
| Species Codes | hoopit8, MHPI, WHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Minahasa Hooded Pitta belong to?
The Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta forsteni) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Minahasa Hooded Pitta?
The Minahasa Hooded Pitta is a member of the Pittas family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Minahasa Hooded Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Minahasa Hooded Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoopit8, 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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