Malayan Banded Pitta

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Malayan Banded Pitta (<em>Hydrornis irena</em>) is a species of Pittas (<em>Pittidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Malayan Banded Pitta (Hydrornis irena) is a species of Pittas (Pittidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hydrornis; binomial: Hydrornis irena; authority: (Temminck, 1836).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Malayan Banded Pitta is split from [Javan] Banded Pitta (Rheindt & Eaton 2010). Includes ripleyi (Lambert & Woodcock 1996; Wells 2007).

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