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Malayan Banded Pitta (Hydrornis irena): The banded pittas, Hydrornis (guajana) spp., are a group of birds in the Pittidae family that were formerly lumped as a single species, the Banded Pitta. They are found in forest in the Thai-Malay Peninsula and the Greater Sundas. This recently split species is listed as Near Threatened on the basis that the continued destruction of its habitats and capture for the illegal bird trade are suspected to be driving a moderately rapid decline in its population. Further research is required into the impact of these threats, the results of which could influence its Red List status.