Black-crowned Pitta vs African Pitta
Erythropitta ussheri verglichen mit Pitta angolensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Black-crowned Pitta | African Pitta |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Erythropitta ussheri | Pitta angolensis |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Pittidae | Pittidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 16,9 cm (6.7 in) | 20,6 cm (8.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 59,4 g (2.10 oz) | 85,03333333333333 g (3.00 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Black-crowned Pitta
Least Concern
African 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.
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.