Nicobar Hooded Pitta

Pitta abbotti

Least Concern

The Nicobar Hooded Pitta is a pitta of the Nicobar 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

Nicobar Hooded Pitta Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Nicobar Islands

Population

≈ 50K–500K

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