About the Blue Pitta
The blue pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae found in the northeastern Indian subcontinent, southern China, and Indochina. It typically lives in moist forests but can also inhabit dry forest. It is an unobtrusive, solitary bird which feeds by foraging on the ground for insects and other small invertebrates.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pittas (Pittidae) |
| Species | Hydrornis cyaneus |
| Species Codes | blupit1, BLPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Pitta belong to?
The Blue Pitta (Hydrornis cyaneus) belongs to the Pittas family (Pittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Pitta?
The blue pitta is a species of bird in the family Pittidae found in the northeastern Indian subcontinent, southern China, and Indochina. It typically lives in moist forests but can also inhabit dry forest. It is an unobtrusive, solitary bird which feeds by foraging on the ground for insects and othe...
Where can I report a Blue Pitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Pitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blupit1, or on iNaturalist.
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