Noisy Pitta
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NameNoisy Pitta
Common NameNoisy Pitta
Scientific NamePitta versicolor
FamilyPittidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)95
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright green back and wings, a black head with a distinctive chestnut crown and nape, and a white throat. The underparts are buffy-orange, contrasting with a bright scarlet vent. A prominent black stripe runs through the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a loud, clear, two-note whistle, often transcribed as 'walk-to-work' or 'want-to-walk', repeated several times. It also has a softer 'whirr-whirr' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsrainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, dense scrub
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Australia, from northern Queensland south through coastal New South Wales.
Identifying FeaturesBright green back and wings, Chestnut crown and nape, Black head with white throat, Buffy-orange belly with scarlet vent, Loud, clear two-note whistling call, Terrestrial foraging in leaf litter
Description
The Noisy Pitta is a vibrantly colored, medium-sized ground-dwelling bird known for its striking plumage. It is typically found foraging in the leaf litter of rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, often heard before it is seen.
