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Erythropitta arquata
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Hill and lower montane forest floor
Range
Endemic to Borneo
Clutch size
2–3 eggs (typical for small pittas)
Incubation period
About 14–16 days (typical for small pittas)
Size
Small (15–16cm)
Wingspan
~23–26cm
Weight
~42–55g
A Bornean-endemic pitta with a blue band across the breast and richly patterned body plumage, restricted to hill and lower montane forest.
Forages on the forest floor for invertebrates, extremely shy, and considered one of the more range-restricted and sought-after pittas on the island.
