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Pitta

Blue-winged Pitta
马来八色鸫
 
Although easy for some, photographing this bird has been elusive for me for a year or more, and today, it just came out to the open.   When it appeared, it was mostly on the ground or low branches. My friend said that it was quite likely having some chicks to feed, as such it was more willing to take risk looking for worms. 
 
Chinese named it 马来八色鸫, translated as "Malayan Eight-colored Pitta". I counted the colors, but I only got seven. Colors are subjective qualities. But few would argue much if we state that it is a colorful and beautiful bird.

(29th Apr 2016 Air Hitam Dalam)





















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