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Hydrornis baudii
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Lowland forest floor
Range
Endemic to Borneo
Clutch size
2–4 eggs (typical for pittas)
Incubation period
About 15–17 days (typical for pittas)
Size
Small (16–17cm)
Wingspan
~25–28cm
Weight
~55–70g
A pitta with a bright blue head and crown contrasting against a black face mask and richly coloured body, found in lowland forest.
Forages on the forest floor for invertebrates, extremely shy, and — like most pittas — best found by first locating its call and then waiting quietly.
