Blue-banded Pitta

Erythropitta arquata

Near Threatened

The Blue-banded Pitta is a pitta of Sumatra and nearby islands. 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

Blue-banded Pitta Range — Resident or seasonal range in Sumatra and nearby islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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