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- The nine colors of India Pitta gets displayed when it fluffs.
Nine colors – brown, black, white, green, blue, orange, pink, red, buff.
- They feed on the ground by picking up insects and other small invertebrates from the ground or under the leaf litter.
- The call of Pitta is very fascinating which is a two note whistle sound they make by having their head in upright position.
- India Pitta makes the nest using dry-leaves and grasses on low branches. They are territorial in nature.
- India Pitta breeds in north part of India during summer and moves to southern part when the chicks are able to fly.
- Indian pitta is a favorite among the bird watchers and bird photographers. You will find them foraging on the ground, hopping and picking food.
- Let me know if you found the story about Pitta interesting.