Biak Hooded Pitta
Pitta rosenbergii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pitta-rosenbergii"></birdfyi-bird>The Biak Hooded Pitta (Pitta rosenbergii) is a bird species in the family Pittidae (pitas), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 64.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Peso | 64,5 g | 2.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Fledging: 16 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Pittidae (Pitas) |
| Genus | Pitta |
| Especies | Pitta rosenbergii |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Biak Hooded Pitta endangered?
How does the Biak Hooded Pitta nest?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pittidae family