Red-and-black Thrush
NameRed-and-black Thrush
Common NameRed-and-black Thrush
Scientific NamePitta venusta
FamilyPittidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright rufous-orange crown and nape, with the rest of the head, throat, and underparts being glossy black. A prominent white patch is visible on the side of the neck/ear coverts. The back, wings, and tail are black, sometimes with a subtle blue sheen on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a short, clear, whistled 'whee-whee' or 'pwee-pwee' call, often repeated from dense undergrowth.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Barisan Mountains of Sumatra, Indonesia, where it inhabits montane rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange crown and nape, Glossy black body and face, Prominent white patch on side of neck, Pale bill, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
This striking forest bird, commonly known as the Black-crowned Pitta, features a rufous-orange crown and nape contrasting sharply with its black face, throat, and underparts. It is a shy, terrestrial species that forages on the forest floor for invertebrates.
