Grauer's Broadbill
NameGrauer's Broadbill
Common NameGrauer's Broadbill
Scientific NamePseudocalyptomena graueri
FamilyCalyptomenidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green body plumage. The crown and nape are brownish, often with faint streaking. A striking pale blue patch covers the throat and upper breast. The bill is small and black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a series of soft, high-pitched whistles and trills, often described as a 'twee-twee-twee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and western Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Pale blue throat patch, Brownish cap, Small, black bill, Small size (12-14 cm)
Description
A small, vibrant green broadbill endemic to the Albertine Rift mountains. It features a distinctive pale blue throat and a brownish cap, typically foraging for insects in the mid-story of dense montane forests.
