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Giant Pitta
Pitta caerulea
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPittidae (Pittas)
- GenusPitta (Typical Pittas)
- SpeciesPitta caerulea (Giant Pitta)
About the Giant Pitta
The giant pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. The giant pitta is native to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It inhabits primary and tall secondary forests at elevations of up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft). It appears to prefer densely vegetated, swampy areas, but has infrequently been reported from drier and secondary vegetation.
The species is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN. Total population size is unknown, but it is believed to be scarce to rare, and thought to be under pressure from rapid forest loss in its native habitat. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Giant Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Giant Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Pitta sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 74 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Giant Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
September has the highest sighting rate for Giant Pitta in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.