Azure-breasted Pitta
A species of Typical Pittas Scientific name : Pitta steerii Genus : Typical Pittas
Azure-breasted Pitta, A species of Typical Pittas
Botanical name: Pitta steerii
Genus: Typical Pittas
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Description
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Description
The azure-breasted pitta (Pitta steerii) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is endemic to the islands of Mindanao, Bohol, Leyte and Samar in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Azure-breasted Pitta primarily eats insects and worms, foraging on the ground, logs, and boulders, adept at flipping over dead leaves with its bill to uncover prey.
Habitat
The azure-breasted Pitta primarily inhabits forests with dense undergrowth, showing a predilection for limestone-rich areas as well as regions with degraded forests. This bird species is widespread across broader geographical regions with tropical climates, favoring the islands within the Southeast Asian biodiversity hotspot.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Pittas Genus
Typical Pittas Species
Azure-breasted Pitta