Eastern half of Madagascar, from Amber Mountain National Park in extreme north to Andohahela National Park in extreme south, also in north-eastern (Sambirano area) and on Central High Plateau (around Ambohitantely and Ankaratra).
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Pitta-like Ground Roller (Atelornis pittoides) [XC861037]
by Charles Hesse from Ranomafana trail, Ranomafana NP, Fianarantsoa Prov., Madagascar (alarm call)
Pitta-like Ground Roller (Atelornis pittoides) [XC158249]
by Mike Nelson from Ranomafana National Park, Haute Matsiatra, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar (call)