About the Velvet Asity
The Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) is a species of bird in the Asities family (Philepittidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 4 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code velasi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Asities (Philepittidae) |
| Species | Philepitta castanea |
| Species Codes | velasi1, VEAS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvet Asity belong to?
The Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) belongs to the Asities family (Philepittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Velvet Asity?
The Velvet Asity is a member of the Asities family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Velvet Asity sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvet Asity on eBird (ebird.org) using species code velasi1, or on iNaturalist.