The
mangrove pitta (
Pitta megarhyncha) is a species of
passerine bird in the family
Pittidae native to the eastern
Indian subcontinent and the westernmost parts of
Southeast Asia. In general, pittas are reclusive birds and difficult to observe, but this species is easier than most, calling from high in mangrove trees, and responding readily to recordings of its voice. This mangrove pitta was photographed at
Pulau Ubin in Singapore.
Photograph credit: John Harrison