Gurney's Pitta
Gurney's Pitta
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Gurney's Pitta is a critically endangered and extraordinarily beautiful bird, endemic to a small region of the Thai-Myanmar border. Males are adorned with a magnificent black-and-yellow patterned crown and iridescent blue body.
Where to spot
Lowland evergreen and primary rainforests, particularly in moist, swampy areas or on limestone hills, primarily in a very restricted area along the Thai-Myanmar border.
How to spot
Observation requires extreme patience and often a local guide familiar with its specific territories. Listen for its distinctive, loud 'gurn-ney' call. Minimize disturbance and keep a respectful distance.
When to spot
Resident year-round. The best time for observation is during the breeding season (May-August), when males are most vocal, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Lowland evergreen and primary rainforests, particularly in moist, swampy areas or on limestone hills, primarily in a very restricted area along the Thai-Myanmar border.
How to spot
Observation requires extreme patience and often a local guide familiar with its specific territories. Listen for its distinctive, loud 'gurn-ney' call. Minimize disturbance and keep a respectful distance.
When to spot
Resident year-round. The best time for observation is during the breeding season (May-August), when males are most vocal, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Once thought to be extinct for many years, Gurney's Pitta was rediscovered in 1986 and has since become a flagship species for conservation efforts in its highly threatened forest habitat.
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