About the Bismarck Pitta
The Bismarck pitta or New Ireland pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered conspecific with the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Erythropitta novaehibernicae |
| Species Codes | bispit1, NIBP, BIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bismarck Pitta belong to?
The Bismarck Pitta (Erythropitta novaehibernicae) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bismarck Pitta?
The Bismarck pitta or New Ireland pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered conspecific with the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Bismarck Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Bismarck Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bispit1, or on iNaturalist.