African Pitta
Pitta angolensis
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The African pitta is a forest bird that forages on the ground. Its migratory patterns are complex, click the map link for some details. The upper adult was seen in the Pugu Hills (4-12), courtesy of Tony Evans. The middle adult was in Dar es Salaam (4-12), courtesy of Jan van den Hombergh. The juvenile was seen at Magongo Hill west of Arusha (5-06), courtesy of Anabel Harries.
 
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All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-12 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Anabel Harries, Jan van den Hombergh, Tony Evans

Last Update this page: 05-02-12