Ivory-breasted Pitta
Pitta maxima
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Pittas (Pittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ivory-breasted pitta
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
