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Black-faced Pitta

Pitta anerythra

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
20,0 cm
Berat
86,0 g
Famili
Pittidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 20,0 cm 7.9 in
Berat 86,0 g 3.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Pittidae (Pittas)
Genus Pitta
Spesies Pitta anerythra

Distribution

Black-faced Pitta has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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