Papuan Pitta
Erythropitta macklotii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Pittas (Pittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Papuan pitta (Erythropitta macklotii) is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and the northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Papuan pitta
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
