The Yellow-breasted Pitta (Pitta superba) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae, which also includes other pittas such as the Blue-winged Pitta and the Giant Pitta. It is native to the lowland rainforests of New Guinea, where it is found in the eastern and central parts of the island. The Yellow-breasted Pitta is a brightly colored bird, with a yellow breast and throat, a blue crown and nape, and a green back and wings. It has a distinctive long, downcurved bill and a long, graduated tail. The Yellow-breasted Pitta is a secretive bird and is not often seen, but it can be distinguished by its distinctive call, a loud, clear whistle. It feeds on insects and fruit, and is known to forage on the ground as well as in the trees.
