Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through logging and conversion to agriculture, and susceptibility to hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A low, rather soft, drawn out, double whistle, rising on the first note and falling on the second.
Schneider's Pitta (Hydrornis schneideri) [XC241701]
by Irene Dy from Mount Kerinci, West Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia (song)
Schneider's Pitta (Hydrornis schneideri) [XC90893]
by Kim Chuah Lim from Mount Kerinci, West Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia (song)
Subspecies
Closely related to Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) and Blue Pitta (Hydrornis cyaneus). May also share some affinities with Hydrornis group.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) is larger with more massive bill, colder brown on head and black on crown.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet