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The blue-banded pitta (Erythropitta arquata) is also known as the “Jewel of Borneo,” and judging by its colors – it is completely justified. The bright red feathers on its abdomen and sides make the shimmering silver-blue specks around its neck stand out. It looks like a glittering blue necklace that sits across their breast and females also have intense colors, which is quite unusual for birds, as usually, males need intense colors to attract females. The only notable difference in color is the area under the wings and around the tail. Despite their dazzling looks, these birds are not often spotted in the wild. As a result, scientists are still discovering the basics of their social behavior. Pitta birds (family: Pittidae) are found throughout Asia, Australasia, and Africa, and they share the same short, stout bodies and often have brightly colored plumage. The blue-banded pitta is the dashiest of them all, that’s for sure. It is found in Indonesia, where it is native to the island of Borneo. It can also be found in Brunei and Malaysia. Blue-banded Pitta feeds on snails, insects, and similar invertebrates. They lay up to six eggs in large round-shaped nests in trees and or shrubs, and sometimes on the ground. #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #feralcats #agriculture #conservation #birds #natureloverst #wildlifephotography #biodiversity #climatechange #environment #sustainability #australiag #biology #biodiversidad #animals #insects #ecology #insect #bird #flowers #biodiversidade #naturaleza #invasivespecies #forest #perfection #earth #science #wildlife
