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Bar-bellied Pitta
Hydrornis elliotii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.4 cm
Weight
91.0 g
Family
Pittidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bar-bellied Pitta is a colorful ground-dwelling bird of the family Pittidae found in forests of Vietnam and southern China. Weighing about 91g with a wingspan of 20.4cm, it has distinctive barred underparts and bright multicolored plumage. It forages on the forest floor for earthworms, snails, and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 91.0 g | 3.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pittidae (Pittas) |
| Genus | Hydrornis |
| Species | Hydrornis elliotii |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bar-bellied Pitta endangered?
The Bar-bellied Pitta has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bar-bellied Pitta nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Bar-bellied Pitta?
The Bar-bellied Pitta has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 91.0 g.
What order and family does the Bar-bellied Pitta belong to?
The Bar-bellied Pitta (Hydrornis elliotii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pittidae.
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