About the South Moluccan Pitta
The South Moluccan pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on Buru and Seram. 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 rubrinucha |
| Species Codes | sompit1, SMPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Moluccan Pitta belong to?
The South Moluccan Pitta (Erythropitta rubrinucha) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the South Moluccan Pitta?
The South Moluccan pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on Buru and Seram. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a South Moluccan Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of South Moluccan Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sompit1, or on iNaturalist.
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