Schneider's Pitta
NameSchneider's Pitta
Common NameSchneider's Pitta
Scientific NamePitta schneideri
FamilyPittidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a rich rufous-orange, bordered by a distinct black line extending from the lores through the eye. The back, rump, and wing coverts are a vibrant azure blue, contrasting sharply with the buffy-brown underparts. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a clear, whistled 'pitta-pitta' or 'whee-whee' sound, often repeated and delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily found in the montane and submontane forests of the Barisan Mountains.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange head, black eye-stripe, bright blue back and wings, buffy underparts, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This shy, ground-dwelling forest bird is known for its striking plumage, featuring a rufous-orange head, bright blue back, and buffy underparts. It forages on the forest floor for invertebrates, often remaining hidden in dense undergrowth.
