About the Whiskered Pitta
The whiskered pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. Along with the Azure-breasted pitta, it is one of two endemic pittas in the country. This bird is the largest pitta in the country reaching 23 cm long and 116 grams in mass. It has a brownish head, blue breast, and red belly. It has broad ash malar or "whiskers". Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest and tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping. It is one of the most sought after birds by birdwatchers in the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Erythropitta kochi |
| Species Codes | whipit1, WHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whiskered Pitta belong to?
The Whiskered Pitta (Erythropitta kochi) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Whiskered Pitta?
The whiskered pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. Along with the Azure-breasted pitta, it is one of two endemic pittas in the country. This bird is the largest pitta in the country reaching 23 cm long and 116 grams in mass. It has a brownish ...
Where can I report a Whiskered Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Whiskered Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whipit1, or on iNaturalist.
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