Sulawesi Pitta

Erythropitta celebensis (Müller, S & Schlegel, 1845)

72 gWeight

The Sulawesi pitta (Erythropitta celebensis) is a species of pitta.

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sulawesi Pitta has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Tangkoko Batuangus NR – Forest andIndonesia174 records
Gunung MahawuIndonesia86 records
Dumoga-Bone (Bogani Nani Wartabone) NP – TambunIndonesia71 records

More places

Gunung MahawuIndonesia33 records
Dumoga-Bone (Bogani Nani Wartabone) NP – TorautIndonesia21 records
Tangkoko Batuangas NR – overlookIndonesia14 records
Lore Lindu NPIndonesia10 records
Lore Lindu NP – Lake Tambing vicinityIndonesia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 Sulawesi pitta (Erythropitta celebensis) is a species of pitta. It was considered a subspecies of the red-bellied pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs in Sulawesi, Manterawu, and Togian Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Sulawesi Pitta?

The Sulawesi Pitta weighs around 72 g.

Where does the Sulawesi Pitta live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Sulawesi, including Manterawu (=Mantehage; northwest of northeastern Sulawesi), Togian Islands (between northeastern and east-central Sulawesi), Butung (=Buton, south of southeastern Sulawesi), Siau, Tahulandang and Sangihe (northeast of Sulawesi). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Sulawesi Pitta?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and September (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Sulawesi Pitta endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sulawesi Pitta as Least Concern.

What does the Sulawesi Pitta eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sulawesi Pitta in?

It belongs to the family Pittas (Pittidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 72 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 97 mm
Tail: 46 mm
Bill: 20 mm
Tarsus: 34 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Sulawesi, including Manterawu (=Mantehage; northwest of northeastern Sulawesi), Togian Islands (between northeastern and east-central Sulawesi), Butung (=Buton, south of southeastern Sulawesi), Siau, Tahulandang and Sangihe (northeast of Sulawesi)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2