Giant Pitta
Hydrornis caeruleus
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The giant pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
The giant pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
Distribution and habitat
The giant pitta is native to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It inhabits primary and tall secondary forests at elevations of up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft). It appears to prefer densely vegetated, swampy areas, but has infrequently been reported from drier and secondary vegetation.
Conservation
The species is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN. Total population size is unknown, but it is believed to be scarce to rare, and thought to be under pressure from rapid forest loss in its native habitat.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Hydrornis
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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6 illustrations of Hydrornis caeruleus (Giant 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 John Gould / Henry Constantine Richter (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hydrornis caeruleus (Giant Pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Hydrornis caeruleus, commonly known as the Giant Pitta, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- What family does Hydrornis caeruleus (Giant Pitta) belong to?
- Hydrornis caeruleus (Giant Pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Hydrornis caeruleus (Giant Pitta)?
- The plumage of Hydrornis caeruleus (Giant Pitta) combines these colours: Blue and Green.
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