African Pitta vs Mangrove Pitta

Pitta angolensis compared with Pitta megarhyncha

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Pitta Mangrove Pitta
Scientific Name Pitta angolensis Pitta megarhyncha
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pittidae Pittidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 20.6 cm (8.1 in) 22.7 cm (8.9 in)
Weight 85.03333333333333 g (3.00 oz) 105.85000000000001 g (3.73 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Pitta only

Mangrove Pitta only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Pitta

Near Threatened

Mangrove 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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