Gurney's Pitta

Hydrornis gurneyi

Critically Endangered

The Gurney's Pitta is a pitta of southern Myanmar and peninsular Thailand lowland forest. 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

Gurney's Pitta Range — Resident or seasonal range in southern Myanmar and peninsular Thailand lowland forest

Population

≈ 50-250

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