About the North Moluccan Pitta
The North Moluccan pitta is a species of pitta. It was long considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta, but was split on the basis of genetic and morphological studies. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. While it has suffered some habitat loss, it is not considered threatened with extinction.
Source: Wikipedia
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 pitta. It was long considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta, but was split on the basis of genetic and morphological studies. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. W...
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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