In the colorful world of birds, there is such a dazzling star, it seems to have just flown out of a fairy tale world, wearing colorful feathers, and is called the "rainbow fairy" in the bird world. It is the Fairy Pitta (scientific name: Pitta nympha), also known as the eight-color bird and the little forest angel. The name sounds as elegant and beautiful as a fairy.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pittidae
Genus: Pitta
Species: Fairy Pitta Pitta. nympha
The Fairy Pitt belongs to the Pittidae family. Its global range is about 1,170,000 square kilometers, distributed in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, North Korea and Brunei.
It has a small body of 16-19.5 cm and weighs about 90 grams. However, the most amazing thing is its feathers: the back and wing arches are bright green, the scapular feathers and tail coverts are mixed with cobalt blue, and the tail is dark green with blue at the end. Its head is chestnut and its face is striped with black and white, like a mysterious mask. This colorful feather coat not only earned it the title of "Rainbow Fairy", but also amazed everyone who saw it.
Although the Fairy Pitta looks as pretty as a fairy, it is actually a real foodie. Earthworms, beetles, spiders, slugs, snails, and even small snakes and frogs are all its delicious delicacies. Earthworms, in particular, are the most important food for Fairy Pittas during their breeding period, accounting for more than 70% of the food for chicks. It is conceivable that this fairy-like little bird is digging in the fallen leaves of the forest to find earthworms. It is really cute.
Fairy Pittas are typical migratory birds. They breed in Northeast Asia in spring and summer, and fly to warm Southeast Asia for vacation in autumn and winter. From April to September every year, they establish territories in Northeast Asia, courting, building nests, and hatching eggs in a high-profile manner. Then, starting in October, they migrate all the way south to Borneo, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and other places. They even choose the same route during migration, punctual and accurate every year, as if they have a built-in navigation system.
The Fairy Pitta is not only outstanding in appearance, but also in singing. Its call is clear and loud, as melodious as a whistle. Scientists even use "kwah-he kwa-wu" to describe its call. This song is not only used for courtship, but also for male birds to protect their territory. Every time they sing from a high branch, they like to swing their tails up and down gracefully, as if they are dancing for their performance.
However, the beauty of the Fairy Pitta is accompanied by a fragile living situation. Due to deforestation, habitat destruction, hunting, cage bird trade and human interference, the population of this beautiful bird has been declining and has been listed as "vulnerable" in the Red List of Endangered Species.
Fortunately, countries have realized the importance of protecting the Fairy Pitta, and many regions have established protected areas and raised public awareness of protection.
As a "forest angel", the existence of the Fairy Pitta not only adds to the colorful colors of nature, but also reminds us of the importance of protecting nature. It is a masterpiece of nature, an important member of the ecosystem, and a jumping note in the human heart.
If you are lucky enough to see the Fairy Pitta, please remember to stop and quietly appreciate its beauty and beautiful singing, and protect its habitat with your heart, so that this little fairy of the forest can continue to fly freely in the sky and add more colors to our earth.
animal tags： Fairypitta Pittanympha
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