About the Giant Pitta
The giant pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Hydrornis caeruleus |
| Species Codes | giapit1, GIPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Pitta belong to?
The Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Giant Pitta?
The Giant Pitta is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Giant Pitta?
The giant pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae....
Where can I report a Giant Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giapit1, 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
13
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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