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)
1 Verified sightings at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary From 2019 to 2026
86 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
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 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 |