The ivory-breasted pitta (Pitta maxima) is a species of bird in the Pittidae family. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Subspecies[edit]
Two subspecies are recognized:
- Pitta maxima morotaiensis, found on the island of Morotai
- Pitta maxima maxima, found on the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Kasiruta and Obi.
References[edit]
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Pitta maxima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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