About the Papuan Sittella
The Papuan sittella is one of three species of bird in the family Neosittidae. It is native to elevated areas of New Guinea. The head of males is black while females' are white.
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 native to elevated areas of New Guinea. The head of males is black while females' are white....
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
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