Mann Arya | Wildlife Photographer | Traveler

Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura)
With the arrival of the monsoon, the forests awaken to a beautiful natural symphony. Among the many voices that fill the air are the enchanting calls of migratory birds such as the Common Cuckoo and the Indian Pitta, both of which arrive with the rains. Today, I am delighted to share these photographs of the magnificent Indian Pitta, captured in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, where this vibrant bird not only visits during the monsoon but also breeds. The rainy season provides an abundance of insects, ensuring a rich food supply for raising its young. Known for its melodious two-note whistle—often described as "wieet-pyou" or "whee-tiou"—the Indian Pitta's call instantly reveals its presence deep within the forest, adding a magical rhythm to the monsoon landscape. Fondly called Navranga, meaning "the bird of nine colours," its dazzling plumage makes it one of India's most spectacular forest birds. Every sighting and every note of its song is a reminder that the monsoon is not just a season of rain—it is a season of renewal, life, and new beginnings in the wild.
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