Papuan Pitta vs African Pitta

Erythropitta macklotii compared with Pitta angolensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Papuan Pitta African Pitta
Scientific Name Erythropitta macklotii Pitta angolensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pittidae Pittidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 20.5 cm (8.1 in) 20.6 cm (8.1 in)
Weight 81.2 g (2.86 oz) 85.03333333333333 g (3.00 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Papuan Pitta only

None

African Pitta only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Papuan Pitta

Least Concern

African Pitta

About These Birds

African Pitta

The African Pitta is a vividly coloured forest bird weighing about 85 g with a wingspan of roughly 21 cm. It inhabits dense undergrowth in African forests and thickets, foraging on the ground for insects and invertebrates in its secretive, low-profile style.

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