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Western Hooded Pitta

Pitta sordida · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
wehpit1, WHPI

About the Western Hooded Pitta

The western hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the family Pittidae. It is common in eastern and southeastern Asia and maritime Southeast Asia, where it lives in several types of forests as well as on plantations and other cultivated areas. It is a green bird with a black head and chestnut crown. It forages on the ground for insects and their larvae, and also eats berries. It breeds between February and August, the pair being strongly territorial and building their nest on the ground. Incubation and care of the fledglings is done by both parents. The bird has a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern". It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Nicobar hooded pitta, the Minahasa hooded pitta, the eastern hooded pitta and the Biak hooded pitta.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPittas (Pittidae)
SpeciesPitta sordida
Species Codeswehpit1, WHPI

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Western Hooded Pitta belong to?

The Western Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Western Hooded Pitta?

The western hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the family Pittidae. It is common in eastern and southeastern Asia and maritime Southeast Asia, where it lives in several types of forests as well as on plantations and other cultivated areas. It is a green bird with a black head and chestnut crown. It...

Where can I report a Western Hooded Pitta sighting?

You can log sightings of Western Hooded Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wehpit1, or on iNaturalist.