Black-faced Pitta vs African Pitta
Pitta anerythra comparé à Pitta angolensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-faced Pitta | African Pitta |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pitta anerythra | Pitta angolensis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Pittidae | Pittidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 20,0 cm (7.9 in) | 20,6 cm (8.1 in) |
| Poids | 86,0 g (3.03 oz) | 85,03333333333333 g (3.00 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Black-faced Pitta
Least Concern
African Pitta
About These Birds
Black-faced Pitta
The Black-faced Pitta is a near-threatened, secretive pitta with brilliantly colored plumage including green, blue, and red tones, set off by a black face and crown. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands, inhabiting the floor of primary rainforest on the larger islands. It forages quietly on the forest floor for earthworms, snails, insects, and berries.
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.