Noisy Pitta
A species of Typical Pittas Scientific name : Pitta versicolor Genus : Typical Pittas
Noisy Pitta, A species of Typical Pittas
Botanical name: Pitta versicolor
Genus: Typical Pittas
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Description
The noisy pitta is 19 to 21 cm (7.5–8.3 in) long. Males weigh 70–112 g (2.5–4.0 oz) and females 70–128 g (2.5–4.5 oz). It is a colourful bird. It has a black head and nape of neck with a chestnut crown. The wings are green with a turquoise front edge and the back is also green. The throat, breast and belly are lemon yellow. The tail is black and the under-tail coverts are orange-red. Juvenile birds resembled adults but are duller, with olive green on the wings and the buffy breast washed with grey, as is the throat and chin. The chestnut feathers of the crown are tipped with black and the lesser wing coverts lack any blue. 
Size
21 cm
Feeding Habits
Noisy Pitta forages on the forest floor, consuming insects, woodlice, snails, invertebrates, some fruit, and the occasional small lizard. Uniquely, noisy Pitta uses an anvil-like technique to crack mollusc shells before ingestion.
Habitat
Noisy Pitta thrives in a variety of forested environments, primarily inhabiting rainforests rich in undergrowth, typically within wet gullies and river valleys. These regions may range from lush to relatively sparse vegetation. Its adaptability extends to dry sclerophyll forests and wet forests dominated by eucalyptus species. Noisy Pitta is also observed in mangrove ecosystems and coastal thickets, particularly outside the breeding season, and in New Guinea, it resides in monsoon woodlands. Some individuals are known to make occasional appearances in urban gardens during migration.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Behavior
The noisy pitta is a shy bird and its distinctive call is heard more often than the bird is seen. Because of this it has been suggested that the species is often overlooked when not calling.
Distribution Area
The noisy pitta is found in forest habitats along the east coast of Australia. Its breeding range extends from the Torres Strait Islands and the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula southwards to the New South Wales/Victoria border. It occurs mainly in rainforest but is also sometimes found in drier woodland and scrub. Outside of Australia they may be found in southern New Guinea, where they are probably underreported and winter migrants. It has also been suggested that they breed in southern New Guinea.
Species Status
The noisy pitta has a wide range and is believed to be fairly common in suitable habitats in Queensland. It is listed as being of "Least Concern" by BirdLife International in the Red List of Threatened Species. It may be diminishing slightly in number because of habitat destruction but probably not at a rate high enough to justify raising its status to "Near Threatened".
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Pittas Genus
Typical Pittas Species
Noisy Pitta 
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