Eastern Hooded Pitta
Eastern Hooded Pitta (<em>Pitta novaeguineae</em>) is a species of Pittas (<em>Pittidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Eastern Hooded Pitta (Pitta novaeguineae) is a species of Pittas (Pittidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pitta; binomial: Pitta novaeguineae; 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
Eastern Hooded Pitta P. novaeguineae (including goodfellowi and mefoorana) is split from the Hooded Pitta complex based on morphology and vocalizations supported by genomic analysis (Gregory 2017; Ericson et al. 2019; HBW/BirdLife; WGAC).
