Bar-bellied Pitta
Hydrornis elliotii
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The bar-bellied pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is seasonal tropical forest.
The bar-bellied pitta (Hydrornis elliotii) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is seasonal tropical forest.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Hydrornis
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Hydrornis elliotii (Bar-bellied 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 JJ Harrison (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hydrornis elliotii (Bar-bellied Pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Hydrornis elliotii, commonly known as the Bar-bellied Pitta, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Hydrornis elliotii (Bar-bellied Pitta) belong to?
- Hydrornis elliotii (Bar-bellied Pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Hydrornis elliotii (Bar-bellied Pitta)?
- The plumage of Hydrornis elliotii (Bar-bellied Pitta) combines these colours: Brown and Black.
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