Green Broadbill
NameGreen Broadbill
Common NameGreen Broadbill
Scientific NameCalyptomena viridis
FamilyCalyptomenidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsEntirely bright emerald green plumage, with a small black patch behind the eye and three prominent black bars on the wings. The broad bill is often partially obscured by feathers.
Vocalization / CallSoft, whistling or trilling notes, often described as a series of 'whee-whee-whee' or 'pee-yew' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant emerald green plumage, Broad, leaf-like bill, Small black patch behind the eye, Three black bars on wings
Description
The Green Broadbill is a small, vibrant emerald-green bird with a distinctive broad, leaf-like bill. It typically inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests, feeding primarily on fruits.
