Hose's Broadbill
NameHose's Broadbill
Common NameHose's Broadbill
Scientific NameCalyptomena hosii
FamilyCalyptomenidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)95
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant emerald green head, nape, and upperparts, with a distinctive black patch on the nape and black spots on the mantle. The underparts are a striking azure blue, fading to greenish on the flanks. Females are similar but duller, with less extensive black markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are described as a series of soft, high-pitched whistles, often delivered as a trill or a rapid succession of notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in Malaysia (Sarawak, Sabah) and Indonesia (Kalimantan).
Identifying Featuresvibrant green and blue plumage, broad, flattened bill, black spots on nape/mantle, forest habitat
Description
A strikingly colored broadbill, it exhibits brilliant green plumage on its head and upperparts, contrasting with a vibrant blue on its underparts. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy of its forest habitat, feeding primarily on fruits.
