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Biak Hooded Pitta

Pitta rosenbergii

Near Threatened
Wingspan
21.0 cm
Weight
64.5 g
Family
Pittidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Biak Hooded Pitta is a near-threatened, colorful pitta endemic to Biak Island in West Papua. It has vivid green, blue, and red plumage with a black hood, typical of the pitta family. It forages on the forest floor for earthworms, snails, and insects in the lowland rainforest of this small island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.0 cm 8.3 in
Weight 64.5 g 2.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: DM. Fledging: 16 days.

Clutch Size

3-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pittidae (Pittas)
Genus Pitta
Species Pitta rosenbergii

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Biak Hooded Pitta endangered?
The Biak Hooded Pitta has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Biak Hooded Pitta nest?
Nest type: DM. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the Biak Hooded Pitta?
The Biak Hooded Pitta has a wingspan of 21.0 cm, weight of 64.5 g.
What order and family does the Biak Hooded Pitta belong to?
The Biak Hooded Pitta (Pitta rosenbergii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pittidae.

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