Wildlifeof Thailand
Eared Pitta
Pittidae
Photo: lonelyshrimp · Public domain
Hydrornis phayrei
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Lowland forest
Range
Mainland Southeast Asia
This ground bird has elongated ear-like head feathers and searches mainland forest leaf litter for worms, insects and snails (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Eared Pitta eat?
- Invertebrates
- What habitat does the Eared Pitta live in?
- Lowland forest
- Where is the Eared Pitta found?
- Mainland Southeast Asia