Malay Banded Pitta vs African Pitta

Hydrornis irena compared with Pitta angolensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Malay Banded Pitta African Pitta
Scientific Name Hydrornis irena Pitta angolensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pittidae Pittidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 19.4 cm (7.6 in) 20.6 cm (8.1 in)
Weight 85.6 g (3.02 oz) 85.03333333333333 g (3.00 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Malay Banded Pitta only

None

African Pitta only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Malay Banded 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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