Ivory-breasted Pitta
Pitta maxima
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The ivory-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia, known as Paok halmahera. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The ivory-breasted pitta (Pitta maxima) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia, known as Paok halmahera. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
Pitta maxima maxima – : It is the nominate subspecies, found on the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Kasiruta, Obi, and possibly Mandioli.
Pitta maxima morotaiensis – : Found on the island of Morotai.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Pitta
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Pitta maxima (Ivory-breasted 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 Pitta maxima (Ivory-breasted Pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Pitta maxima, commonly known as the Ivory-breasted Pitta, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Pitta maxima (Ivory-breasted Pitta) belong to?
- Pitta maxima (Ivory-breasted Pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Pitta maxima (Ivory-breasted Pitta)?
- The plumage of Pitta maxima (Ivory-breasted Pitta) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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