Blue Pitta
NameBlue Pitta
Common NameBlue Pitta
Scientific NameHydrornis cyaneus
FamilyPittidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)105
Plumage DetailsMales feature a bright blue back, wings, and tail. The breast and flanks are pale blue to greenish with fine dark scaling. The head has a distinctive yellow to orange crown and nape, contrasted by a prominent black eye-stripe extending from the bill to the nape, and a whitish throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of clear, whistling notes, often described as 'ta-lao-lao' or 'phew-phew-phew', sometimes repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue back and wings, Orange and yellow crown with black eye-stripe, Pale blue/greenish breast with dark scaling, Ground-dwelling behavior, Short tail
Description
The Blue Pitta is a strikingly colorful, medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird known for its vibrant plumage and shy nature. It forages on the forest floor, hopping through dense undergrowth in search of invertebrates.
