Azure-breasted Pitta

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

The Azure-breasted Pitta is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Azure-breasted Pitta, Pitta steerii, is a species of bird in the Pittidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Pitta steerii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

Azure-breasted Pitta Pitta steerii coelestis - Adult Azure-breasted Pitta Photographer : More

Azure-breasted Pitta The Azure-breasted Pitta (Pitta steerii) is a species of bird in the Pittidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

Azure-breasted Pitta has been reported from both sites. Conservation measures proposed Identify and survey remaining lowland forest tracts on Samar, Leyte and in poorly-known areas of Mindanao, to establish its current distribution and population status. Research its ecological requirements, particularly its association with limestone and tolerance of degradation. Formally designate Rajah Sikatuna National Park as a strict protected area and continue management activities there to minimise habitat disturbance. More

Azure-breasted Pitta finished our stay at PICOP in style. It was time to take to the road again for the drive south to Davao city and a flight back to Manila ready for the next leg of the tour. 10 11 Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (left) and male Celestial Monarch (right), PICOP, Mindanao. More