About the Nicobar Hooded Pitta
The Nicobar hooded pitta is a species of passerine bird in the family Pittidae that is endemic to the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta abbotti |
| Species Codes | hoopit4, HOPI, NHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nicobar Hooded Pitta belong to?
The Nicobar Hooded Pitta (Pitta abbotti) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Nicobar Hooded Pitta?
The Nicobar hooded pitta is a species of passerine bird in the family Pittidae that is endemic to the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean....
Where can I report a Nicobar Hooded Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Nicobar Hooded Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoopit4, 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
3
iNat Observations
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