Southern Bismarck Archipelago (Umboi, New Britain, Tolokiwa, Lolobau, Watom and Duke of York). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of New Ireland Pitta (Erythropitta novaehibernicae). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Red-bellied Pitta (Erythropitta erythrogaster).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2020) and decreasing.
Subspecies
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Red-bellied Pitta (Erythropitta erythrogaster).
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of New Ireland Pitta (Erythropitta novaehibernicae).