Schneider's Pitta
Hydrornis schneideri
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Schneider's pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was rediscovered in 1988 after last being seen in 1918.
Schneider's pitta (Hydrornis schneideri) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was rediscovered in 1988 after last being seen in 1918.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Hydrornis
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Hydrornis schneideri (Schneider's 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 Hartert, 1909 (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hydrornis schneideri (Schneider's Pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Hydrornis schneideri, commonly known as the Schneider's Pitta, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Hydrornis schneideri (Schneider's Pitta) belong to?
- Hydrornis schneideri (Schneider's Pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Hydrornis schneideri (Schneider's Pitta)?
- The plumage of Hydrornis schneideri (Schneider's Pitta) combines these colours: Brown and Green.
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