African Pitta

Pitta angolensis

Least Concern

The African Pitta is a pitta of sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and open country. It forages on the forest floor in dense shade, flipping leaf litter for insects, worms, snails, and other small prey, and many pittas show bright plumage despite their secretive habits.

Family

Pittidae

Group

Old World Pittas

Range

African Pitta Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and open country

Population

≈ Unknown

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