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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Pittidae

Papuan Pitta

Erythropitta macklotii

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
72.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 133

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 133).

DEF 82

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 82).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Kai Is. (Southeastern Moluccas) & New Guinea and Cape York Pen. (Australia) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Erythropitta macklotii habenichti

    nw to nc New Guinea

  • Erythropitta macklotii macklotii

    Kai Is. (se Moluccas), Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea), Aru Is. (sw of New Guinea), Yapen (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea), Bird's Head and Neck (nw New Guinea) and w, s, se New Guinea

  • Erythropitta macklotii oblita

    upper Aroa R. watershed (se New Guinea w of Port Moresby)

  • Erythropitta macklotii loriae

    extreme se New Guinea

  • Erythropitta macklotii digglesi

    Cape York Pen. (ne Australia)

  • Erythropitta macklotii finschii

    D'Entrecasteaux Arch. (e of se New Guinea)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Erythropitta macklotii

Which family does it belong to?

Pittas (Pittidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Kai Is. (Southeastern Moluccas) & New Guinea and Cape York Pen. (Australia)

Sources & credits

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