Mangrove Pitta
A species of Typical Pittas Scientific name : Pitta megarhyncha Genus : Typical Pittas
Mangrove Pitta, A species of Typical Pittas
Botanical name: Pitta megarhyncha
Genus: Typical Pittas
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Description General Info
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
Measuring 180 to 210 mm (7.1–8.3 in) in length, the mangrove pitta has a black head with a buff-coloured crown, white chin and buff underparts. The shoulders and mantle are greenish and the vent is reddish. Juveniles have similar patterned plumage but are duller. It resembles the blue-winged pitta but can be distinguished by its much heavier bill. Its call, transcribed as wieuw-wieuw has been noted to be "more slurred" than the blue-winged pitta. 
Size
21 cm
Feeding Habits
Mangrove Pitta primarily consumes crabs, molluscs, and insects, employing its large bill to forage around mangrove roots and adjacent dry areas. It may also feed in exposed mudflats or perch on boats to hunt.
Habitat
The habitat of mangrove Pitta consists predominantly of coastal mangrove forests, which feature a confluence of saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. These birds are also observed along the borders of rivers in tidal regions characterized by the presence of mangroves or nipa palms. Mangrove Pitta typically resides in areas with dense vegetation which offers ample opportunities for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Behavior
While all pittas are noted for being difficult to study and spot in the wild, the mangrove pitta is one of the easier ones to spot as it sits high up in mangrove trees and calls. A tape recording of its call will often bring it forth. It tends to be vocal while brooding but quiet at other times.
Distribution Area
The mangrove pitta is native to the countries of: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand (primarily the west coast of the southern Thai peninsula). Its natural habitat is specialised and restriction to subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and Nipa palm stands. It is threatened by habitat loss. Its diet consists of crustaceans, mollusks and terrestrial insects.
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Pittas Genus
Typical Pittas Species
Mangrove Pitta 
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