VUVulnerable
Azure-breasted Pitta
Pitta steerii
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PITTIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Azure-breasted Pitta classified as Vulnerable?
Azure-breasted Pitta is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Azure-breasted Pitta live?
Azure-breasted Pitta occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Azure-breasted Pitta?
The main threats to Azure-breasted Pitta are 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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