In conclusion, earthworms were the main food
item for Fairy Pitta nestlings. When there was a
scarcity of earthworms due to a severe drought,
adults shifted to other food sources. Because of
the importance of earthworm availability for the
diet of the Fairy Pitta, further studies should
address to the relationship between their abundances
and habitat characteristics, such as land
cover types, leaf litter, and soil moisture, as well as
seasonal variations. Finally, food quality and availability
may vary among habitats or even territories
in the same habitat, affecting territorial occupancy
and breeding performance of adult Fairy Pittas.
Understanding the responses of the Fairy Pitta to
fluctuations in food availability, especially under
different climate scenarios, will provide useful data
for the conservation of this species. Only if combined
with adequate habitat protection will we truly
be able to protect this endangered species.ฉันยังไม่แน่ใจ