Black-faced Pitta vs Biak Hooded Pitta
Pitta anerythra compared with Pitta rosenbergii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Pitta | Biak Hooded Pitta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pitta anerythra | Pitta rosenbergii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittidae | Pittidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 86.0 g (3.03 oz) | 64.5 g (2.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-faced Pitta
Near Threatened
Biak Hooded Pitta
About These Birds
Black-faced Pitta
The Black-faced Pitta is a near-threatened, secretive pitta with brilliantly colored plumage including green, blue, and red tones, set off by a black face and crown. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands, inhabiting the floor of primary rainforest on the larger islands. It forages quietly on the forest floor for earthworms, snails, insects, and berries.
Biak Hooded Pitta
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.