Blue-winged Pitta
NameBlue-winged Pitta
Common NameBlue-winged Pitta
Scientific NamePitta moluccensis
FamilyPittidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)58.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright green back and wings, buff to orange underparts, a prominent black eye-stripe extending to the nape, and a white throat. A distinctive blue patch is visible on the wing, and the vent area is reddish-orange.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, often repeated 'whip-whew' or 'ta-la-la' whistle, sometimes described as a 'pretty-quick' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. It is a migratory species in some parts of its range, moving south for the winter.
Identifying Featuresbright green back, buff-orange underparts, black eye-stripe, white throat, blue wing patch, reddish-orange vent, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Blue-winged Pitta is a strikingly colorful, medium-sized passerine bird known for its vibrant plumage. It is a shy, ground-dwelling species that forages in the leaf litter of tropical and subtropical forests, often heard before it is seen.
