Sulawesi Pitta

Overview

Sulawesi Pitta (Erythropitta celebensis) is a species of Pittas (Pittidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Erythropitta; binomial: Erythropitta celebensis; authority: (Müller, S & Schlegel, 1845).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat Sulawesi Pitta as species (Irestedt et al. 2013; Collar et al. 2015). H&M 4 ssp. group #2. Includes formerly recognized Siau Pitta and Sangihe Pitta following Eaton et al. (2021).