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Azure-breasted Pitta
Pitta steerii (Sharpe, 1876)
95 gWeight
The azure-breasted pitta (Pitta steerii) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Azure-breasted Pitta has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines337 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines238 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines127 records
More places
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines95 records
- Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines62 records
- Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines13 records
- Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines3 records
- Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The azure-breasted pitta (Pitta steerii) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is a striking and colorful bird having colors of red, azure, green, black and white, It is endemic to the islands of Mindanao, Bohol, Leyte and Samar in the Philippines. Along with the Whiskered pitta, it is one of two endemic pittas in the country.
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Questions
How big is the Azure-breasted Pitta?
The Azure-breasted Pitta weighs around 95 g.
Where does the Azure-breasted Pitta live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: east-central, southern Philippines. It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Azure-breasted Pitta?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Azure-breasted Pitta endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Azure-breasted Pitta as Vulnerable.
What does the Azure-breasted Pitta eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Azure-breasted Pitta in?
It belongs to the family Pittas (Pittidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 95 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 114 mm
- Tail
- 38 mm
- Bill
- 28 mm
- Tarsus
- 43 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: east-central, southern Philippines
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Pittas Pittidae
- Genus
- Pitta
Other birds in the genus Pitta
African PittaPitta angolensis
Green-breasted PittaPitta reichenowi
Indian PittaPitta brachyura
Blue-winged PittaPitta moluccensis
Mangrove PittaPitta megarhyncha
Western Hooded PittaPitta sordida
Nicobar Hooded PittaPitta abbotti
Minahasa Hooded PittaPitta forsteni
Eastern Hooded PittaPitta novaeguineae
Biak Hooded PittaPitta rosenbergii
Fairy PittaPitta nympha
Noisy PittaPitta versicolor
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