Malayan Banded-Pitta

Hydrornis irena

Least Concern

The Malayan Banded-Pitta is a pitta of Sundaland forests, mangroves, and lowlands. 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

Malayan Banded-Pitta Range — Resident or seasonal range in Sundaland forests, mangroves, and lowlands

Population

≈ Unknown

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