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LCLeast ConcernInvertebrates
ForestDomed nestMedium · 65 g
ForestDomed nestMedium · 65 g
When to see the Eastern Hooded Pitta
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 7 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is August, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Eastern Hooded Pitta
Regular range
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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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Easily confused with
Fairy PittaPitta nymphaThe fairy pitta has a body length of 16–19.5 cm (6.3–7.7 in) and is easily discernible for its plumage of seven different colors reminiscent of a rainbow.
Ornate PittaPitta concinnaThe ornate pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
Ivory-breasted PittaPitta maximaThe ivory-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
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