Elegant Pitta
A species of Typical Pittas Scientific name : Pitta elegans Genus : Typical Pittas
Elegant Pitta, A species of Typical Pittas
Botanical name: Pitta elegans
Genus: Typical Pittas
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Description General Info
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Description
The elegant pitta is 19 cm (7.5 in) long and weighs 47–77 g (1.7–2.7 oz). It has a black head, throat, chin and neck with a buff crown stripe. The upperparts are dark green, as are most of the wings, which also have a bright turquoise patch on the lesser coverts. The rump is turquoise-blue and the tail is black with a green tip. The underparts are mostly warm buff, with the centre black with a red patch below. The sexes are similar. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
Elegant Pitta is typically found in a variety of forest habitats that span both dry and wet ecosystems. Its environment ranges from humid primary forests to dry monsoon forests, including edges and areas of severe degradation. Additionally, elegant Pitta is known to inhabit regions impacted by human activities such as logged forests, scrublands, plantations, and cultivated areas. These birds tend to prefer lower altitudes within these forested regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands and Moluccas in Indonesia. It is reported as also being found in East Timor by some authors, but the species has only been recorded on the western half of the island, in spite of suitable habitat. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forests and tropical moist lowland forests. The nominate race is found in Timor, Semau, and Kisar. P. e. maria is found on Sumba, and P. e. concinna is found on Flores, Lombok and nearby islands. P. e. virginalis is found on Tanahjampea, Kalao and Kalaotoa, to the south of Sulawesi
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Pittas Genus
Typical Pittas Species
Elegant Pitta 
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