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 Philippine Pitta (Erythropitta erythrogaster).
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2020) and decreasing.
Subspecies
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Philippine Pitta (Erythropitta erythrogaster).
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of New Ireland Pitta (Erythropitta novaehibernicae).