pitta
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- noun
- /ˈpɪtə/
- The Hu-ben/Hu-shan area is globally the most important breeding area for the migratory Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha).
Examples
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Sighting Pitta after the end of June is very difficult.
Blog text (6) -
Sharmas, babblers, and pittas called from the forest floor while monkeys crashed noisily through the bush overhead.
Academic text (2008) -
The Pitta are best viewed from the last week in April through mid-June.
Blog text (6) -
Various members of the colorful pitta family can also be encountered on the more remote jungle tracks while small barking deer graze on the jungle floor or in small clearings.
Academic text (2008) -
In the tropical rainforest, the pitta sang a vibrant song that attracted the attention of many birdwatchers.
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The rare pitta with its striking blue and green feathers was spotted foraging on the ground.
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Bird enthusiasts traveled to Asia hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive pitta in its natural habitat.
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of birds with bright feathers from southern Asia, Australia, and nearby islands
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pitta comes from South Asian names for a 'small bird' and was used by local people to name the bright, ground-dwelling birds they saw in forests. So, a pitta today is a brightly colored, chiefly ground bird often spotted hopping on the forest floor.