Gray-lored Broadbill
NameGray-lored Broadbill
Common NameGray-lored Broadbill
Scientific NameSerilophus lunatus
FamilyEurylaimidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey head with a black crown and nape, a prominent yellow eye-ring, and a broad, pale blue bill. The back and rump are rufous-brown, contrasting with dark blue wings that display a white speculum. Underparts are pale grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, whistling notes, often described as a 'weep-weep-weep' or 'pee-pee-pee' call, which can sometimes accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, from the eastern Himalayas through Indochina to the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying Featuresbroad pale blue bill, yellow eye-ring, black crown and nape, rufous back, dark blue wings with white speculum
Description
This small, colorful broadbill is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story, using its distinctive broad bill to catch insects.
