Black-and-red Broadbill
NameBlack-and-red Broadbill
Common NameBlack-and-red Broadbill
Scientific NameCymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
FamilyEurylaimidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, nape, back, and wings, with a prominent white bar on the primaries. The underparts and rump are a rich crimson-red. The tail is black with white outer feathers. The most striking feature is the large, broad, bright turquoise-blue bill with a yellow tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of frog-like croaks, whistles, and trills, often described as a 'krr-krr-krr' or 'chee-chee-chee' followed by a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and crimson-red plumage, Large, broad, bright turquoise-blue bill with a yellow tip, White wing bar on black wings, Often found near water in lowland forests
Description
This striking medium-sized broadbill is characterized by its vibrant black and crimson plumage and a distinctive large, bright blue bill. It typically inhabits lowland evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, often found near water bodies like rivers and mangroves, where it forages for insects.
