Eastern Hooded Pitta
Pitta novaeguineae
The Eastern Hooded Pitta (Pitta novaeguineae) is a rare pitta found in 2 countries, weighing about 65 g. The eastern hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae that is endemic to New Guinea and some of the small neighbouring islands.
About the Eastern Hooded Pitta
The eastern hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae that is endemic to New Guinea and some of the small neighbouring islands.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Eastern Hooded Pitta look like?
- The eastern hooded pitta is a passerine bird in the pitta family Pittidae that is endemic to New Guinea and some of the small neighbouring islands.
- How big is an Eastern Hooded Pitta?
- The Eastern Hooded Pitta is a medium sized bird weighing about 65 g.
- Where can you see an Eastern Hooded Pitta?
- The Eastern Hooded Pitta occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to an Eastern Hooded Pitta?
- The Eastern Hooded Pitta is most easily confused with the Fairy Pitta, the Ornate Pitta and the Ivory-breasted Pitta.
- Is the Eastern Hooded Pitta endangered?
- The Eastern Hooded Pitta is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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