Papuan pitta
Erythropitta macklotii
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The Papuan pitta is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and the northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Papuan pitta (Erythropitta macklotii) is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and the northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Erythropitta
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Erythropitta macklotii (Papuan pitta) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Nicolas Huet / Jean Gabriel Prêtre (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Erythropitta macklotii (Papuan pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Erythropitta macklotii, commonly known as the Papuan pitta, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Erythropitta macklotii (Papuan pitta) belong to?
- Erythropitta macklotii (Papuan pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Erythropitta macklotii (Papuan pitta)?
- The plumage of Erythropitta macklotii (Papuan pitta) combines these colours: Red and Brown.
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