African Pitta Pitta angolensis (491)
(Angolapitta)
Experiences with species

This much sought after bird is difficult to locate unless it is calling, which occurs in a small time window, which is usually shortly after the first rains in early December. It hops on the branch, making a loud sound with it's wings, followed by a frog-like squeak. Once it lands, it looks around, quite proud of itself, as if to say "Did you see what I just did?!".

Click here to watch a video of the Pitta displaying - be warned you may get seasick, a handheld video on a big lens does not work!


Other names: Angola Pitta



SPECIES RANGE MAP
Ranges: Resident Breeding Non-breeding Migratory Uncertain





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