Indian Pitta
Pitta brachyura
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Pittidae
About
The Indian pitta is a passerine bird native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits scrub jungle, deciduous and dense evergreen forest. It breeds in the forests of the Himalayas, hills of central and western India, and migrates to other parts of the peninsula in winter. Although very colourful, it is usually shy and hidden in the undergrowth where it picks insects on the forest floor. It has a distinctive two note whistling call which is heard at dawn and dusk. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List as the population is considered large.
Fun Fact
Indian Pittas migrate from the Himalayas to southern India each winter and are detected mainly at night by their distinctive two-note whistle—'want-to-go-home.'
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feed on insects and other small invertebrates that they usually pick up from the ground or leaf litter.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance