Green-breasted Pitta
Pitta reichenowi
The green-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is one of only two Pitta species in Africa, and is found in deep forest of the tropics.
The green-breasted pitta (Pitta reichenowi) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is one of only two Pitta species in Africa, and is found in deep forest of the tropics.
Description
The plumage is very similar to that of the African pitta, but the breast is green and the throat is bordered by a black line. Immatures have duller, darker plumage, and a brownish olive breast.
Range
It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, DRC, Gabon, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. In Uganda however, it occurs at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,400 metres (3,300 and 4,600 ft).
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Pitta
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Pitta reichenowi, commonly known as the Green-breasted Pitta, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta) live?
- Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta) is found in Africa.
- What family does Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta) belong to?
- Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta)?
- The plumage of Pitta reichenowi (Green-breasted Pitta) combines these colours: Green.
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