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Minahasa Hooded Pitta
Pitta forsteni
Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta forsteni) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta forsteni) is a member of the Pittidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pittidae Pittas
- Genus Pitta
- Species forsteni
Quick facts
- Family
- Pittidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta forsteni) belongs to the Pittidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU n Sulawesi.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Minahasa Hooded Pitta live?
The Minahasa Hooded Pitta is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU n Sulawesi.
What family does the Minahasa Hooded Pitta belong to?
The Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta forsteni) belongs to the Pittidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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