Pitta Collection

Indian pitta bird, Pitta brachyuran. (Short tailed pye, Corvus brachyurus) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640061 Indian pitta bird, Pitta brachyuran. (Short tailed pye, Corvus brachyurus) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Indian pitta, Pitta brachyura. (Short-tailed pye or crow.) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640829 Indian pitta, Pitta brachyura. (Short-tailed pye or crow.) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) with a maggot in its beak, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Blue-winged Pitta, perched on stone, under controlled conditions, Lower Saxony, Germany Date: 19-Aug-17

Indian pitta, Pitta brachyura (Short-tailed crow, Corvus brachyurus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Javan banded pitta, Pitta guajana (Blue-tailed thrush, Turdus cyanurus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Fairy Shrimp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999103 Fairy Shrimp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Rainbow pitta (Pitta iris), paused whilst foraging, Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Pitta, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta
Plate 51, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) in the forest in Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Pitta Iris, from the Gould Collection
Rainbow Pitta, Pitta Iris, specimen, collected by Captain Chambers in Australia between 1839 and 1841 Date: 1839

Pitta Birds Tropics series N38 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Pitta Birds Tropics series N5 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

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Rainbow Pitta foraging on the forest floor Lee Point Darwin Northern Territory Australia. Date:

Illustration of a Blue-breasted pitta, also known as Red-bellied pitta (Pitta erythrogaster), side view

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Noisy Pitta foraging on the forest floor. O'Reilly's, near Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Noisy Pitta - on the leaf strewn floor of the woodland (Pitta versicolor) Date:

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Rainbow Pitta (Pitta iris) Date:

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Rainbow Pitta (Pitta iris) Date:

Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) adult, foraging, probing ground for worms, Huben, Central Taiwan, June

Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) adult, perched on branch, Huben, Central Taiwan, June

Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) adult, foraging on forest floor, Taman Negara N. P
Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) adult, foraging on forest floor, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) adult, standing on forest floor, near Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, May

Baba Gounoush

Stacked pitta breads

Pitta, chips, crudites and dip, served on a plate

Two pieces of wholemeal pita bread

Breakfast, midday meal, main course, snacks, and refreshments

Food groups C014 / 1140
Food groups. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of protein (left) and carbohydrates (right). Those containing carbohydrates include: pasta, potatoes, bread, rice

Food groups C014 / 1141
Food groups. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of protein (right) and carbohydrates (left), with those considered neutral (centre)

Carbohydrate-containing foods C014 / 1137
Carbohydrate-containing foods. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (mainly starches and sugars) provide energy, and are an essential part of the diet

Carbohydrate-containing foods C014 / 1136
Carbohydrate-containing foods. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (mainly starches and sugars) provide energy, and are an essential part of the diet

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) Singapore

Pitta gurneyi, Gurneys pitta
Plate 5 from John Goulds A Monograph of the Pittidae (1880). Hand coloured lithograph

Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta
Plate 38, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Cafe on a street in Cairo, Egypt
Scene outside a cafe on a street in Cairo, Egypt, with pitta bread on display. Date: early 20th century

Giant Blue Pitta
A Giant Blue Pitta. Date: 1960s

Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) adult, perched on branch, Sri Lanka, december

Banded Pitta (Pitta guajana irena) adult male, standing on forest floor, Khao Nor Chuchi, Thailand, february

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) immature, first winter plumage, standing on forest floor, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) immature, first winter plumage, standing on forest floor, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november

Noisy Pitta (Pitta versicolor) adult, standing amongst leaf litter, Queensland, Australia

Gurney's Pitta (Pitta gurneyi) adult male, standing on forest floor, Khao Nor Chuchi, Thailand, february

Noisy Pitta Pitta versicolor Queensland Australia

Mixed Mediterranean food

Bosnia - Sarajevo - Lunchtime
An old Bosnian man tucks into his lunch in a Sarajevo Market. He appears to be eating some form of folded flatbread

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"Pitta: A Colorful Avian Delight in Nature's Tapestry" From the enchanting forests of Guangshui, Hubei province in China to the controlled conditions of Lower Saxony, Germany, the world is blessed with a diverse array of pittas. These vibrant birds captivate our hearts with their kaleidoscope-like plumage and fascinating behaviors. One such species is the Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha), gracefully captured in a moment as it delicately holds a maggot in its beak. This stunning bird showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Similarly, the Blue-winged Pitta perched on a stone under controlled conditions reveals its regal presence against an earthy backdrop. Venturing further into Asia, we encounter the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) and Javan Banded Pitta (Pitta guajana). Their striking patterns and vivid colors make them true jewels of tropical landscapes. Meanwhile, the Rainbow Pitta pauses amidst foraging activities in Adelaide River, Northern Territory - a fleeting glimpse into its daily quest for sustenance. Artistic interpretations also pay homage to these magnificent creatures. The "Fairy Shrimp" engraving from 1833-39 captures their ethereal beauty alongside other natural wonders. Likewise, "Pitta" from Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands' Birds of the Tropics series transports us to lush habitats where these avian treasures reside. The Gould Collection introduces us to another gem - "Pitta Iris. " Its radiant feathers seem almost surreal against dark foliage; an embodiment of nature's creativity and diversity. On forest floors within Taman Negara National Park lies yet another spectacle - Hooded Pittas foraging amidst fallen leaves; their elegance blending seamlessly with their surroundings. Whether observed through lenses or immortalized on paper, pittas continue to inspire awe and admiration among bird enthusiasts worldwide.