Black-crowned Pitta
Erythropitta ussheri
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 16,9 cm | 6.7 in |
| Poids | 59,4 g | 2.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Pittidae (Pittas) |
| Genus | Erythropitta |
| Espèces | Erythropitta ussheri |
Distribution
Black-crowned Pitta has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pittidae family