An Old World family (Pittidae, 31 species) of secretive, stocky suboscines with long legs and a short tail; they live on the tropical forest floor, and many are brightly colored below and cryptic above. Pittas use their heavy bills to catch a variety of insects and other small animals, especially snails. Found on https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/bird-academys-a-to-z-glossary-of-bird-ter