Black-crowned Pitta vs Nicobar Hooded Pitta
Erythropitta ussheri compared with Pitta abbotti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Pitta | Nicobar Hooded Pitta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythropitta ussheri | Pitta abbotti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittidae | Pittidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.9 cm (6.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 59.4 g (2.10 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Pitta
Not Evaluated
Nicobar Hooded Pitta
About These Birds
Black-crowned Pitta
The Black-crowned Pitta is a small, brilliantly colored pitta of lowland forests in Borneo, with a glossy black crown and nape, blue wings, scarlet underparts, and vivid patterning. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of primary lowland and foothill rainforests, rarely venturing into secondary growth. It feeds on earthworms, snails, insects, and other invertebrates found on the forest floor.