Velvet asity
| Velvet asity | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Philepittidae |
| Genus: | Philepitta |
| Species: | P. castanea |
| Binomial name | |
| Philepitta castanea (Müller, 1776) | |
The velvet asity (Philepitta castanea) is a species of bird in the Philepittidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Philepitta castanea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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