Mangrove Pitta

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Mangrove Pitta is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

colourful elusive Mangrove Pitta (Pitta Megarhyncha) which is increasingly difficult to find these days. Present sighting records officially classify them to be ‘Near Threatened’ under the Birdlife International Red Data Book (RDB of Birdlife International). Their precarious existence is heading for one mark higher to being, ‘Threatened’ if their habitats continue to be depleted and predation left unchecked. More

Mangrove Pitta show partial white wing patch over black primary feathers. This is not frequently seen during perched or standing position as described earlier. More

The Mangrove Pitta, Pitta megarhyncha, is a species of bird in the Pittidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Republic of India, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Mangrove Pitta.oggPlay video Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, Aug 1994 References - * BirdLife International 2004. Pitta megarhyncha. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. More

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Mangrove Pitta at Sungei Buloh I was taking a walk in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve yesterday (7 Sep 2008) when I saw a flash of blue landing on the muddy ground among some mangrove trees. Taking a closer look, I realised that it's a pitta! Mangrove pitta, Pitta megarhyncha Showed LK the photo later, and confirmed that it is a mangrove pitta (Pitta megarhyncha). It was just there hopping around, picking up things along the way. More

Apart from Mangrove Pitta, which has been found in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh, no other confusion species is present in the Indian subcontinent. Fairy Pitta. Known to breed in southern Japan; on Koje Island and the southern slopes of Mt Halla, Cheju Island, both off southern Korea, and perhaps on the South Korean mainland; on Taiwan; and in eastern China south to Kwangsi and Kwangtung. More

Mangrove Pitta is slightly more robust and larger-billed than Blue-winged (bill >38 mm in length, compared with <32.5 mm), although this may be of little value to a first-time observer obtaining a brief view. Head patterns of these two species, however, also differ, with Mangrove Pitta having distinctly less contrast between the lateral coronal bands (darker than those of Blue-winged) and the more uniform, darker brown crown. More

peninsula, Mangrove Pitta is probably one of the easiest pittas to find in Thailand. Its habit of sitting high up in mangrove trees and calling makes it reasonably easy to spot if you can get into the right habitat. Many birders see this species in Krabi on a boat trip with Mr Dai who is able to find this bird for most people. More

Mangrove Pittas are quite vocal in the mornings; it's a good idea to get out of the boat to get the best views. Other birds here are Ashy Tailorbird, Malkohas and Black-and-red Broadbill. Also, near Khao Kanab Nam look out for Striated Swallow and Oriental Hobby; the latter can sometimes be seen hunting the former. Mangrove Boardwalk : The mangrove boardwalk provides an excellent alternative to a boat trip for mangrove birds at Krabi. More

Mangrove Pitta in Thailand = Raksaht 15 vidéos S'abonnerModifier l'abonnement Chargement… 1001 vues 1001 vues Raksaht — 12 avril 2008 — This is a difficult-to-see mangrove Pitta that I see regularly in Phang Nga Province in Southern Thailand. Bird... Raksaht — 12 avril 2008 — This is a difficult-to-see mangrove Pitta that I see regularly in Phang Nga Province in Southern Thailand. Birding video footage taken by Thailandbirding. More