Superb Pitta
Pitta superba
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The superb pitta is a large pitta that is endemic to Manus Island which lies to the north of Papua New Guinea.
The superb pitta (Pitta superba) is a large pitta that is endemic to Manus Island which lies to the north of Papua New Guinea.
Description
The superb pitta is about 22 cm (8.7 in) long. It has black plumage with turquoise blue wings, a scarlet belly and green-tipped secondaries. The sexes are very similar but the female is a slightly smaller and duller than the male. As with other pittas, it is a secretive and rarely seen terrestrial bird. The diet consists mainly of snails.
Distribution and habitat
The superb pitta is distributed and endemic to primary and secondary forests of Manus Island of Papua New Guinea. Due to ongoing habitat loss, limited range and small population size, it is evaluated as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittidae
- Genus
- Pitta
- Conservation status
- Endangered
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6 illustrations of Pitta superba (Superb 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 H. Grönvold (as mentioned in this link). (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pitta superba (Superb Pitta) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Pitta superba, commonly known as the Superb Pitta, in the «Endangered» category. «Endangered» means it faces a very high risk of disappearing in the wild.
- What family does Pitta superba (Superb Pitta) belong to?
- Pitta superba (Superb Pitta) belongs to the family Pittidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Pitta superba (Superb Pitta)?
- The plumage of Pitta superba (Superb Pitta) combines these colours: Black, Blue, and Red.
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