Whiskered Pitta (Erythropitta kochi)

Other Names (World)
Whiskered Pitta, Koch's Pitta

Family
Pittidae (Pittas)

Size
21 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Br�ggemann, 1876)

Habitat
Montane forest, including degraded and selectively logged areas, preferring closed-canopy, primary montane, oak dominated forest, frequently on steep slopes. From 360 - 2,200 m.

Range (Guide)

Philippines (B).

Luzon, in northern Philippines.

Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2020) and decreasing.

Status NT
Habitat loss, compounded locally by hunting with snares are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Pigeon-like series of five to nine short 'woo' notes which descend in pitch and accelerate.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (8)...)

Whiskered Pitta (Erythropitta kochi) [XC53930]
by id from Magakong Camp, Sierra Mardre Mountains, Philippines (song)

Whiskered Pitta (Erythropitta kochi) [XC35278]
by George Wagner from Hamut, Baliuag, Sierra Madre Mountains, Luzon, Philippines (song)

Subspecies
Closely related to Red-bellied Pitta (Erythropitta erythrogaster).

No subspecies.

Similar Species
Red-bellied Pitta (Erythropitta erythrogaster) which is smaller and lacks pale malar.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Whiskered Pitta (Erythropitta kochi) - 10 files

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