Blue-headed Pitta
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    Blue-headed Pitta

    Hydrornis baudii

    Iconic Birds
    Vulnerable

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.066 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Conservation Status

    Conservation hub
    VU - VulnerableDecreasing population

    Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

    The blue-headed pitta is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging. While there are no specific large-scale recovery programs currently, protecting its forest habitat is crucial. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local communities and conservation efforts, raising awareness, and providing economic incentives to preserve the natural environment where this species lives.

    The blue-headed pitta is a species of bird in the pitta family Pittidae. It is endemic to Borneo.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Blue-headed Pitta. Sightings recorded in 3 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southeast Asia
    Danum Valley Conservation AreaSabah, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia
    Rare
    Deramakot Forest ReserveSabah, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia
    Rare
    Tabin Wildlife ReserveSabah, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia
    Rare
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