
Rusty-naped Pitta
A species of Typical Pittas Scientific name : Hydrornis oatesi Genus : Typical Pittas
Rusty-naped Pitta, A species of Typical Pittas
Botanical name: Hydrornis oatesi
Genus: Typical Pittas
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Description General Info


Description

The male has a deep brown head and underparts with dull green wings. It has a well defined black stripe behind the eyes. The female is duller than the male, with brownish tingeing on the wings and vague dark scaling on the lower throat.

Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The rusty-naped pitta is found in Indochina and adjacent parts of southern China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical, tropical moist montane forests and bamboo forests. It is typically found above 800 m (2,600 ft).





Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Pittas Genus
Typical Pittas Species
Rusty-naped Pitta