Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta steerii |
| Codes | azbpit1, ABPI |
Identification
The Azure-breasted Pitta (Pitta steerii) is a member of the Pittas family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Pitta steerii
Family: Pittas
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: azbpit1