(1326) Pitta cucullata abbotti.
The Nicobar Green-breasted Pitta.
Pitta abbotti Richmond, Proc. Nat. Mus. U. S., xxv, p. 298 (1902) (Nicobars).
Vernacular names. None recorded.
Description. Like P. c. cucullata " but darker above and below, lighter blue on upper tail- and wing-coverts ; a dark median line on the crown; white patch on primaries much smaller and confined to six feathers instead of seven" (Richmond).
Colours of soft parts. " Iris dark brown; bill black, gape pale orange ; feet pale brownish-fleshy" (Richmond).
Measurements. Length 184 mm.; wing 103 to 110 mm.; tail 39 mm.; tarsus 39.5 mm.; culmen 22 mm., bill from gape 27 mm. (Richmond).
Distribution. Great and Little Nicobars.
Nidification and Habits. Nothing recorded.
BookTitle:
The Fauna Of British India, Including Ceylon And Burma-birds(second Edition)
Reference:
Baker, EC S (1922–1930) The fauna of British India including Ceylon and Burma. Second edition. vol.3 1926.
Title in Book:
1326. Pitta cucullata abbotti
CatNo:
1326
Year:
1926
Page No:
457
Common name:
Nicobar Green Breasted Pitta
M_ID:
12603
M_SN:
Pitta sordida abbotti
Volume:
Vol. 3
Term name:
id:
4255
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