African Pitta vs Biak Hooded Pitta

Pitta angolensis comparé à Pitta rosenbergii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Pitta Biak Hooded Pitta
Nom scientifique Pitta angolensis Pitta rosenbergii
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Pittidae Pittidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Near Threatened
Longueur
Envergure 20,6 cm (8.1 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Poids 85,03333333333333 g (3.00 oz) 64,5 g (2.28 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

African Pitta only

Biak Hooded Pitta only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Pitta

Near Threatened

Biak Hooded 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.

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.

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