Mangrove Pitta vs Biak Hooded Pitta
Pitta megarhyncha compared with Pitta rosenbergii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mangrove Pitta | Biak Hooded Pitta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pitta megarhyncha | Pitta rosenbergii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittidae | Pittidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.7 cm (8.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 105.85000000000001 g (3.73 oz) | 64.5 g (2.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Mangrove Pitta
Near Threatened
Biak Hooded Pitta
About These Birds
Biak Hooded Pitta
The Biak Hooded Pitta is a near-threatened, colorful pitta endemic to Biak Island in West Papua. It has vivid green, blue, and red plumage with a black hood, typical of the pitta family. It forages on the forest floor for earthworms, snails, and insects in the lowland rainforest of this small island.