Bornean Banded-Pitta
Hydrornis schwaneri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPittidae (Pittas)
- GenusHydrornis (Hydrornis Pittas)
- SpeciesHydrornis schwaneri (Bornean Banded-Pitta)
About the Bornean Banded-Pitta
The Bornean banded pitta (Hydrornis schwaneri) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found only in Borneo. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Javan and Malayan banded pittas. Together, they were referenced as the banded pitta.
Rheindt, F.E., and J.A. Eaton. 2010. Biological species limits in the Banded Pitta Pitta guajana. Forktail number 26: 86–91. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bornean Banded-Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Banded-Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Banded-Pitta sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 72 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Banded-Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
August has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Banded-Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.