Pittas (Pittidae)

Schneider's Pitta (Pitta schneideri) - HBW 8, p. 138

French: Brève de Schneider German: Rostkappenpitta Spanish: Pita de Schneider

Taxonomy: Pitta schneideri Hartert, 1909, Batak Mountains, upper Deli, north-west Sumatra.
Closely related to P. caerulea, and also to P. cyanea; may also share some affinities with Hydrornis group. Monotypic.

Distribution: Highlands of Sumatra.