About the Garnet Pitta
The garnet pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The form occurring in the Malaysian state of Sabah has been split as the black-crowned pitta.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Erythropitta granatina |
| Species Codes | garpit1, GAPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Garnet Pitta belong to?
The Garnet Pitta (Erythropitta granatina) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Garnet Pitta?
The Garnet Pitta is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Garnet Pitta?
The garnet pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The form occurring in the Malaysian state of Sabah has be...
Where can I report a Garnet Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Garnet Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code garpit1, or on iNaturalist.
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