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Black-faced Pitta

Pitta anerythra

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
20,0 cm
Gewicht
86,0 g
Familie
Pittidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Black-faced Pitta (Pitta anerythra) is a bird species in the family Pittidae (pittas), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 86 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 20,0 cm 7.9 in
Gewicht 86,0 g 3.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Pittidae (Pittas)
Genus Pitta
Arten Pitta anerythra

Distribution

Black-faced Pitta has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Black-faced Pitta endangered?
The Black-faced Pitta has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Black-faced Pitta?
The Black-faced Pitta has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 86.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Pitta belong to?
The Black-faced Pitta (Pitta anerythra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pittidae.

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