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Pittidae Collection

The Pittidae family, also known as pittas, is a group of colorful and fascinating birds found in various parts of the world

Background imagePittidae Collection: Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) with a maggot in its beak, Guangshui, Hubei province, China

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) with a maggot in its beak, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Background imagePittidae Collection: Rainbow pitta (Pitta iris), paused whilst foraging, Adelaide River, Northern Territory

Rainbow pitta (Pitta iris), paused whilst foraging, Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imagePittidae Collection: Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta

Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta
Plate 51, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background imagePittidae Collection: Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) in the forest in Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) in the forest in Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Background imagePittidae Collection: Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) female feeding chicks in nest, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) female feeding chicks in nest, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Background imagePittidae Collection: Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) male feeding chicks in nest, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) male feeding chicks in nest, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Background imagePittidae Collection: Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) female, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) female, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Background imagePittidae Collection: Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) pair feeding chicks in nest, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Eared Pitta (Hydrornis phayrei) pair feeding chicks in nest, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Background imagePittidae Collection: Blue Pitta (Hydrornis cyaneus) male, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Blue Pitta (Hydrornis cyaneus) male, Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

Background imagePittidae Collection: Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis), Singapore

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis), Singapore

Background imagePittidae Collection: Pitta Iris, from the Gould Collection

Pitta Iris, from the Gould Collection
Rainbow Pitta, Pitta Iris, specimen, collected by Captain Chambers in Australia between 1839 and 1841 Date: 1839

Background imagePittidae Collection: Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) adult, foraging, probing ground for worms, Huben, Central Taiwan, June

Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) adult, foraging, probing ground for worms, Huben, Central Taiwan, June

Background imagePittidae Collection: Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) adult, perched on branch, Huben, Central Taiwan, June

Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) adult, perched on branch, Huben, Central Taiwan, June

Background imagePittidae Collection: Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N. P

Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imagePittidae Collection: Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) adult, foraging on forest floor, Taman Negara N. P

Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) adult, foraging on forest floor, Taman Negara N. P
Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) adult, foraging on forest floor, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imagePittidae Collection: Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) adult, standing on forest floor, near Kaeng Krachan

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) adult, standing on forest floor, near Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, May

Background imagePittidae Collection: Pitta gurneyi, Gurneys pitta

Pitta gurneyi, Gurneys pitta
Plate 5 from John Goulds A Monograph of the Pittidae (1880). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imagePittidae Collection: Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta

Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta
Plate 38, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Background imagePittidae Collection: Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) immature, first winter plumage, standing on forest floor

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) immature, first winter plumage, standing on forest floor, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) immature, first winter plumage, standing on forest floor, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november


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The Pittidae family, also known as pittas, is a group of colorful and fascinating birds found in various parts of the world. From the enchanting Fairy Pitta with a maggot in its beak captured in Guangshui, Hubei province, China to the vibrant Rainbow Pitta pausing while foraging in Adelaide River, Northern Territory - these birds never fail to mesmerize us. One member of this family is the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura), showcasing its beauty amidst nature's wonders. Another captivating moment was captured when a Fairy Pitta graced the forest in Guangshui during July. The Gould Collection presents us with an exquisite glimpse of the stunning Iris Pitta. In Thailand's Kaeng Krachan, we witness heartwarming scenes as Eared Pittas diligently feed their chicks within their nests. Both male and female Eared Pittas take turns nurturing their young ones, displaying remarkable parental care. The Blue-winged and Blue Pittas showcase their striking plumage against lush greenery in Singapore and Kaeng Krachan respectively. These vividly colored birds are truly a sight to behold. Last but not least, we have the Hooded Pitta foraging on the forest floor at Taman Negara National Park. Its adult form exudes elegance and grace as it searches for sustenance amidst nature's bounty. These glimpses into the lives of various pittas remind us of nature's incredible diversity and beauty. Each species has its own unique characteristics that make them special and cherished by bird enthusiasts worldwide.