Whiskered Pitta
Erythropitta kochi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Pittas (Pittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The whiskered pitta (Erythropitta kochi) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. Along with the Azure-breasted pitta, it is one of two endemic pittas in the country. This bird is the largest pitta in the country reaching 23 cm long and 116 grams in mass.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of northern Luzon (northern Philippines).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Whiskered pitta
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- 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.
