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Meera Bhardwaj ByExpress News ServiceBENGALURU: The Indian Pitta bird species has arrived in Bengaluru for its annual sojourn while on its way to Western Ghats to spend the winter months. They have been rescued in various localities and usually released after treatment, if necessary. Recently, BBMP wildlife volunteers rescued a few injured birds in HSR Layout, RR Nagar, Jayanagar and other areas. We have rescued four birds, one is still in the hospital at Bannerghatta while the other three were treated and released. It was taken to a nearby forest and released later.”Winter visitorNative to India, the Indian Pitta is found in scrub, deciduous and evergreen forests..