Dusky Broadbill
NameDusky Broadbill
Common NameDusky Broadbill
Scientific NameCorydon sumatranus
FamilyEurylaimidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThis species has overall dusky blackish-brown plumage, with a rufous-orange throat and upper breast. It features a prominent broad, pale pinkish-purple bill and a striking red eye-ring. White markings are visible on the outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, ringing whistles, often described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'pee-pee-pee', sometimes interspersed with frog-like croaks or trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of mainland Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam).
Identifying FeaturesBroad pale pinkish-purple bill, Red eye-ring, Dusky blackish-brown plumage, Rufous-orange throat and upper breast, White markings on outer tail feathers
Description
The Dusky Broadbill is a medium-sized, robust bird with a distinctive broad, pale bill. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy of forests, often hunting insects from a vantage point. Its dark plumage and striking facial features make it easily recognizable.
