Black-crowned Pitta

Erythropitta ussheri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Pittidae

About

The black-crowned pitta, also known as the black-headed pitta, black-and-crimson pitta, black-and-scarlet pitta or black-crowned garnet pitta, is a brightly coloured, ground-dwelling, bird species in the pitta family Pittidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.

Fun Fact

Gould used the binomial name Pitta ussheri with the specific epithet chosen to honour Ussher who had supplied the specimens.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet includes spiders, ants, cockroaches, beetles and snails.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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