About the Papuan Sittella
The Papuan sittella is one of three species of bird in the family Neosittidae. It is endemic to New Guinea, where it is found in the highlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sittellas (Neosittidae) |
| Species | Daphoenositta papuensis |
| Species Codes | varsit1, PASI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Sittella belong to?
The Papuan Sittella (Daphoenositta papuensis) belongs to the Sittellas family (Neosittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Sittella?
The Papuan sittella is one of three species of bird in the family Neosittidae. It is endemic to New Guinea, where it is found in the highlands....
Where can I report a Papuan Sittella sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Sittella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varsit1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sittellas 3 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
3
Species in Family
6
iNat Observations
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