About the Superb Pitta
The superb pitta is a large pitta that is endemic to Manus Island which lies to the north of Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Pitta superba |
| Species Codes | suppit1, SUPI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Superb Pitta belong to?
The Superb Pitta (Pitta superba) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Superb Pitta?
The Superb Pitta is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Superb Pitta?
The superb pitta is a large pitta that is endemic to Manus Island which lies to the north of Papua New Guinea....
Where can I report a Superb Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Superb Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code suppit1, 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
3
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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