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Elegant Pitta
Pitta elegans
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.7 cm
Weight
62.0 g
Family
Pittidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.7 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 62.0 g | 2.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pittidae (Pittas) |
| Genus | Pitta |
| Species | Pitta elegans |
Distribution
Elegant Pitta has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegant Pitta endangered?
The Elegant Pitta has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Elegant Pitta?
The Elegant Pitta has a wingspan of 19.7 cm, weight of 62.0 g.
What order and family does the Elegant Pitta belong to?
The Elegant Pitta (Pitta elegans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pittidae.
Similar Birds
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Black-crowned Pitta
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Black-faced Pitta
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Near Threatened
Blue-banded Pitta
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Least Concern