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Bornean Banded Pitta
Hydrornis schwaneri (Bonaparte, 1850)
82 gWeight
The Bornean banded pitta (Hydrornis schwaneri) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Malaysia
Where and when it's recorded
Bornean Banded Pitta has been recorded at 21 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia192 records
- Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia186 records
- Mount TrusmadiMalaysia109 records
More places
- Borneo Jungle Girl CampMalaysia75 records
- Paya MagaMalaysia55 records
- Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia41 records
- Tawau Hills ParkMalaysia25 records
- Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia24 records
- Ba'kelalanMalaysia8 records
- Ba'kelalan – Bario RoadMalaysia8 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
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.
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Questions
How big is the Bornean Banded Pitta?
The Bornean Banded Pitta weighs around 82 g.
Where does the Bornean Banded Pitta live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia.
When is the best time to see the Bornean Banded Pitta?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Bornean Banded Pitta endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bornean Banded Pitta as Least Concern.
What does the Bornean Banded Pitta eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Bornean Banded Pitta in?
It belongs to the family Pittas (Pittidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 82 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 99 mm
- Tail
- 59 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 40 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: montane Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittas Pittidae
- Genus
- Hydrornis
Other birds in the genus Hydrornis
Eared PittaHydrornis phayrei
Giant PittaHydrornis caeruleus
Rusty-naped PittaHydrornis oatesi
Schneider's PittaHydrornis schneideri
Blue-naped PittaHydrornis nipalensis
Blue-rumped PittaHydrornis soror
Malayan Banded PittaHydrornis irena
Javan Banded PittaHydrornis guajanus
Blue-headed PittaHydrornis baudii
Blue PittaHydrornis cyaneus
Gurney's PittaHydrornis gurneyi
Bar-bellied PittaHydrornis elliotii
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