I have problems differentiating between the mangrove pitta, the only local pitta left in Singapore, and the blue-winged pitta, a migrant.
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| Mangrove pitta (left) Blue-winged pitta (right) | 
I did some research and thought it would be nice to share it with everyone.  Both species are placed side-by-side for easier comparison. Three distinguishing areas to look for: -
- Mangrove pitta has less blue on the wing 
 
- Mangrove has a longer beak
 
- Mangrove's head patch extends further back and is larger
 
Personally, the head patch is probably the easiest way to tell them apart in the field.
 
 
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