Nicobar Hooded Pitta
Nicobar Hooded Pitta
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Abbott's Pitta is a lesser-known pitta species, characterized by its generally olive-green plumage with a rufous crown and blue rump. It is a resident of primary and secondary forests in parts of Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Lowland and hill primary and secondary evergreen forests, often in dense undergrowth, found in scattered populations across Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive 'phew' or 'wheeoo' call, which is a key identification feature. Scan the forest floor and low vegetation. Patience and a quiet approach are necessary for observing this shy bird.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during dawn and dusk, especially within the breeding season (timing varies by locality).
Where to spot
Lowland and hill primary and secondary evergreen forests, often in dense undergrowth, found in scattered populations across Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive 'phew' or 'wheeoo' call, which is a key identification feature. Scan the forest floor and low vegetation. Patience and a quiet approach are necessary for observing this shy bird.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during dawn and dusk, especially within the breeding season (timing varies by locality).
This pitta is often considered a cryptic species, being difficult to distinguish from similar pittas without careful observation of its specific vocalizations and subtle plumage differences.
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