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Biak Hooded Pitta

Pitta rosenbergii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
21,0 cm
Peso
64,5 g
Familia
Pittidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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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

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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?
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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