The Blue-Winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) is a passerine bird belonging to the Pittidae family. It is an extremely shy and beautiful bird adorned with rainbow-colored tones, making it a must-see for birders and photographers alike.
With a buff stripe above the eye and a white collar, the Blue-Winged Pitta exhibits a stunning combination of colors. Its upper body displays shades of green, while the underparts shine in yellowish hues. However, the real showstopper is the fiery red vent complemented by vibrant blue wings.
This bird’s appearance truly offers a real rainbow of colors for all to admire.
Juveniles of this species have a similar pattern to the adults, but their plumage is slightly duller.
The Blue-Winged Pitta’s range extends from India into Malaysia and Indonesia, reaching as far as southern China and the Philippines.
It prefers to inhabit moist wooded areas, gardens, and parks, avoiding densely forested regions.
Foraging around for food, the Blue-Winged Pitta skillfully picks through fallen leaves in search of prey like snails, crickets, ants, and earthworms.
During the spring breeding season, it constructs a somewhat untidy sphere-shaped nest on the ground. Both the male and female take turns incubating the clutch of up to five eggs, which hatch in about sixteen days.
