Black-and-yellow Broadbill
NameBlack-and-yellow Broadbill
Common NameBlack-and-yellow Broadbill
Scientific NameEurylaimus ochromalus
FamilyEurylaimidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black head, nape, and upperparts, with a broad white collar extending from the hindneck to the sides of the breast. The underparts are bright pink, fading to yellow on the lower belly and vent. Wings are black with a prominent yellow patch, and the tail is black with white tips on outer feathers. The large bill is pale blue-green, and there is a bright yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as 'pee-yew' or 'tew-tew-tew' calls, sometimes incorporating a trill. They also produce a distinctive whirring sound with their wings during flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically throughout the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, pale blue-green bill, Black head and upperparts, Broad white collar, Bright pink belly, Yellow patch on wings, Yellow eye-ring
Description
This strikingly colored broadbill is known for its vibrant pink belly, black upperparts, and a distinctive pale blue-green bill. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story or canopy of lowland rainforests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
