Bismarck Pitta
Erythropitta novaehibernicae
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Pittas (Pittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Bismarck pitta or New Ireland pitta (Erythropitta novaehibernicae) is a species of pitta. It was formerly considered conspecific with the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bismarck 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.
