About the Eastern Hooded Pitta
The eastern hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae that is endemic to New Guinea and some of the small neighbouring islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta novaeguineae |
| Species Codes | eahpit1, EHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Hooded Pitta belong to?
The Eastern Hooded Pitta (Pitta novaeguineae) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Hooded Pitta?
The eastern hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae that is endemic to New Guinea and some of the small neighbouring islands....
Where can I report a Eastern Hooded Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Hooded Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eahpit1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pittas 46 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
46
Species in Family
39
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