Pitta-like Ground-Roller
NamePitta-like Ground-Roller
Common NamePitta-like Ground-Roller
Scientific NameAtelornis pittoides
FamilyBrachypteraciidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark blue crown speckled with white, a black eye-stripe, a white throat, a vibrant iridescent blue patch on the lower throat/upper breast, rufous-orange underparts, a green back and wings, and a blue tail.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of soft, mournful hoots or whistles, often described as a 'coo-coo-coo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo' sound, sometimes accelerating.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar.
Identifying Featuresdark blue crown with white speckles, black eye-stripe, white throat with iridescent blue patch below, rufous-orange underparts, green back and wings, blue tail
Description
A strikingly colorful bird endemic to Madagascar, known for its vibrant plumage and terrestrial foraging habits. It typically forages on the forest floor for invertebrates, often seen hopping or running.
