Papuan Pitta (Erythropitta macklotii) Australian Bird Media. HD Video Clip clip1/1

The Papuan Pitta had recently been split from the Red-bellied Pitta complex. This species migrates from PNG around November each year to reach the Northern areas of Cape York Peninsular. They build a nest on the ground, often in the buttress roots of a tree.They are a stunning bird when seen closely. To achieve, this close encounter, I built a small hide and had to spend many hours in extremely humid conditions. The bonus was to get the bird calling. I filmed these sequences in January 2019. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased my full frame Camera as this camera did struggle with the low light conditions. Tim Siggs. ABVC.

[@brachypelmasmithi2498]

This bird has the “ wauw” factor!! Beautiful images!! Never seen such a bird before.. so thanks for sharing this!!

[@TimSiggs]

Always welcome !

[@janrodgers6251]

Awesome footage of a little beauty. Thanks for sharing your work Tim. 👍

[@TimSiggs]

Glad you enjoyed it Jan. It makes me want to return but that could be said of many Aussie locations.

[@kidowmer]

What an amazing beauty! Thanks for sharing this, otherwise I'd never have had the chance to admire.

[@TimSiggs]

Glad you enjoyed it! They are probably in the top 10 most stunning birds in Australia.

[@kidowmer]

@@TimSiggs Admire the effort you put in to film this. I can imagine how difficult it was, so I'm really appreciative of being able to admire this outstanding bird.

[@deniseravenscroft9669]

Wow! Divine colours and extraordinary sounds. Thank you! Such a treat to watch.

[@TimSiggs]

Thank you Denise, they are a spectacular bird for sure.

[@berthendrikx]

Good film of this beautiful bird, thank you for sharing.

[@TimSiggs]

Much appreciated Bert

[@MichaelBillerbeck]

Fantastic, Tim! Thanks for sharing.

[@TimSiggs]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed.

[@nikehusk3849]

Painter’s delight!

[@TimSiggs]

They actually look unreal when seen up close.

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Spectacular! Thank you for uploading

[@TimSiggs]

You are very welcome and greetings from Auz.

[@Birdfun]

Wow! Amazing video of a beautiful bird!

[@TimSiggs]

Thanks so much as always

[@knutfugl]

What a beauti. Brilliant footage Tim.
Best regards, Knut.

[@TimSiggs]

Thanks so much Knut, I have messaged you about my planned trip to Norway next Spring. Did you get that message ? Greetings from Aus

[@knutfugl]

@@TimSiggs
No. Where?

[@TimSiggs]

@@knutfugl I left it in the message section on the TH-cam page. Is there an email that I can contact you on ?
Many thanks

[@knutfugl]

@@TimSiggs
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Have to say good night.
See you.

[@abhaypatil9872]

beauty

[@PanaJan]

So beautiful

[@lunick9524]

Agree with you! Awesome! :)

[@arieantoko6290]

Saya punya gmana cara merawatnya ya

[@robreed6822]

Hi Tim I really liked this video. I heard a Chestnut breasted cuckoo calling in the background towards the end of the video in amongst the usual suspects. Did you by chance obtain the female call?

[@TimSiggs]

Yes, plenty of CB Cuckoo's up there and I managed to video one calling. No female Pittas calling though. I appreciate your support.

[@robreed6822]

@@TimSiggs Thanks Tim. I have much experience with this species at the Lockerbie Scrub at the Tip including the female calling. I have not seen anyone film this as yet and recordings are scant. The male calling in your video shows the best example on film of the so-called Parson's Collar which is exacerbated during calls I have seen. Kudos.

[@TimSiggs]

@@robreed6822 Hi Rob. Thus sequence took a bit of work but I was pleased to come away with the sequence. They are a stunner.I have only visited the Cape twice in 20 years. This time ( 2018 ) I came away with Ross River Virus and it has knocked me for 6!! Still plan on returning one day.

[@robclippo1161]

What part of cape York was this filmed?

[@TimSiggs]

Iron Range National Park Rob.

[@abhaypatil9872]

beauty