Graceful Pitta

Graceful Pitta

Erythropitta venusta

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Pittidae

About

The graceful pitta, sometimes alternatively known as the black-crowned pitta, is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It occurs in Sumatra in Indonesia, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It inhabits dense, moist woods with a thick understory of plants, but its habitat has been decreasing rapidly due to deforestation owing to the demand for palm oil, which Indonesia is the largest producer of.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance