About the Black-faced Pitta
The black-faced pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea, and Choiseul Island as well as Santa Isabel Island in the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss and most certainly by introduced predators and/or competitors.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta anerythra |
| Species Codes | blfpit1, BFPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Pitta belong to?
The Black-faced Pitta (Pitta anerythra) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-faced Pitta?
The Black-faced Pitta is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-faced Pitta?
The black-faced pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea, and Choiseul Island as well as Santa Isabel Island in the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss ...
Where can I report a Black-faced Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfpit1, or on iNaturalist.
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