Mangrove pitta (Pitta megarhyncha)
The mangrove pitta (Pitta megarhyncha) is a species of passerine bird in the family Pittidae native to the eastern Indian subcontinent and western Southeast Asia.
"Pitta" means "small bird", "pretty", "bauble" or "pet" in the Telugu language of southern India.
The term refers to a family of birds, often called pitta birds, which are known for their colorful plumage, short tails, and tendency to forage for insects on the forest floor.
The species name megarhyncha is derived from the Ancient Greek words mega- "large", and rhynchos "beak".











