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Biak Hooded Pitta

Pitta rosenbergii

Near Threatened
Envergure
21,0 cm
Poids
64,5 g
Famille
Pittidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 21,0 cm 8.3 in
Poids 64,5 g 2.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM. Fledging: 16 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Pittidae (Pittas)
Genus Pitta
Espèces Pitta rosenbergii

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Foire aux 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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