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About The Mangrove Pitta

Context:

Odisha forest officials have recently sighted 179 mangrove pitta birds in the first ever census conducted of these exotic and colourful birds in the country.

Relevance:

GS III: Environment and Ecology

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. Mangrove Pitta Bird
  2. Passerine Birds

Mangrove Pitta Bird:

  • The Mangrove Pitta is a species of passerine bird in the Pittidae family.
  • Its scientific name is Pitta megarhyncha.
  • It is native to Southeast Asia and South Asia and can be found in countries like Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.
  • The bird is commonly found in mangrove and nipa palm forests where it feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and insects.
  • Mangrove Pittas have a distinct appearance, with a black head with brown crown, white throat, greenish upper parts, buff under-parts, and reddish vent area.
  • Its conservation status is classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Passerine Birds:

  • Passerines or passeriforms are birds that belong to the order Passeriformes, which is the largest order of birds, containing more than half of all species.
  • They are also referred to as perching birds or songbirds.
  • Passerine birds are terrestrial and can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
  • They are characterized by their feet which have three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward, allowing them to perch on branches.
  • Many passerines are known for their ability to produce songs, and their songs are used for communication and attracting mates.
  • Examples of passerine birds include finches, sparrows, thrushes, warblers, and crows.

-Source: The Hindu


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