Garnet Pitta

Garnet Pitta

Erythropitta granatina

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Pittidae

About

The garnet pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The form occurring in the Malaysian state of Sabah has been split as the black-crowned pitta.

Fun Fact

The form occurring in the Malaysian state of Sabah has been split as the black-crowned pitta (Erythropitta ussheri).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change