About the Papuan Pitta
The Papuan pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and the northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Erythropitta macklotii |
| Species Codes | pappit1, PAPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Pitta belong to?
The Papuan Pitta (Erythropitta macklotii) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Pitta?
The Papuan pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and the northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Papuan Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pappit1, or on iNaturalist.
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