Blue-headed pitta

Description

The blue-headed pitta is a medium-sized pitta,at 17 cm (6.7 in) in length.The plumage of the male is very brightly coloured,with a bright blue crown,black cheeks,white throat,chestnut red back,violet blue tail and belly,and black wings marked with white.The colours of the female are more subdued,with a buff coloured back and head and blue only being found on the tail.