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Indian Pitta

Pitta brachyura · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
indpit1, INPI

About the Indian Pitta

The Indian pitta also known as Navrang, is a passerine bird native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits scrub jungle, deciduous and dense evergreen forest. It breeds in the forests of the Himalayas, hills of central and western India, and migrates to other parts of the peninsula in winter. Although very colourful, it is usually shy and hidden in the undergrowth where it picks insects on the forest floor. It has a distinctive two note whistling call which is heard at dawn and dusk. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List as the population is considered large.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPittas (Pittidae)
SpeciesPitta brachyura
Species Codesindpit1, INPI

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Indian Pitta belong to?

The Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Indian Pitta?

The Indian pitta also known as Navrang, is a passerine bird native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits scrub jungle, deciduous and dense evergreen forest. It breeds in the forests of the Himalayas, hills of central and western India, and migrates to other parts of the peninsula in winter. Althou...

Where can I report a Indian Pitta sighting?

You can log sightings of Indian Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indpit1, or on iNaturalist.