Sula Pitta
Erythropitta dohertyi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Pittas (Pittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Sula pitta (Erythropitta dohertyi) is a species of the pitta. It was considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs in the Sula and Banggai Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Peleng, in Banggai Islands and Taliabu, Seho, and Mangole, in Sula islands (off eastern Sulawesi).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sula 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.
