About the Black Sittella
The black sittella is one of two species of birds in the family Neosittidae. It is found in endemic to New Guinea, where it is found in the highlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sittellas (Neosittidae) |
| Species | Daphoenositta miranda |
| Species Codes | blksit1, BLSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Sittella belong to?
The Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda) belongs to the Sittellas family (Neosittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Sittella?
The black sittella is one of two species of birds in the family Neosittidae. It is found in endemic to New Guinea, where it is found in the highlands....
Where can I report a Black Sittella sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Sittella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blksit1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sittellas 3 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
3
Species in Family
6
iNat Observations
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