Indian Pitta

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Ball of Beautiful Feathers

Typically inhabits dense undergrowth, scrub forests, and wooded areas, often seen hopping on the forest floor as it searches for insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates. It is a local migrant, breeding mainly in the Himalayan foothills and central India, and wintering in South India nad Sri Lanka.

During the breeding season, it becomes very vocal, producing a loud two-note “wheeet-teeew” call. It builds a ball-shaped nest close to the ground, usually in thick vegetation.

Last updated: January 13, 2026