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Erythropitta ussheri
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Lowland and hill 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 (15cm)
Wingspan
~23–25cm
Weight
~40–50g
A Bornean-endemic pitta with a black crown and richly coloured body plumage, found in lowland and hill forest.
Forages on the forest floor for invertebrates, shy and elusive, typically located by its distinctive call before any visual sighting is attempted.
