Family: Pittidae (Pittas)

Authority: Gould, 1838

Red List Category:

Justification of Red List category
Although it has a relatively small population, Banda Sea Pitta occurs as multiple subpopulations spanning across the Banda Sea. The only threat (habitat loss) is likely to be causing only very slow declines since the species is rather adaptable to forest degradation. For these reasons it is listed as Least Concern.

Population size: 5000-9999 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 170,000 km²

Country endemic: yes