Ivory-breasted pitta
The ivory-breasted pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia, known as Paok halmahera. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:- Pitta maxima maxima – : It is the nominate subspecies, found on the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Kasiruta, Obi, and possibly Mandioli.
- Pitta maxima morotaiensis – : Found on the island of Morotai.