About the North Moluccan Pitta
The North Moluccan pitta is a species of the pitta. It was considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Erythropitta rufiventris |
| Species Codes | molpit1, NMPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the North Moluccan Pitta belong to?
The North Moluccan Pitta (Erythropitta rufiventris) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the North Moluccan Pitta?
The North Moluccan pitta is a species of the pitta. It was considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a North Moluccan Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of North Moluccan Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code molpit1, or on iNaturalist.
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