Yellow-breasted Boatbill
NameYellow-breasted Boatbill
Common NameYellow-breasted Boatbill
Scientific NameMachaerirhynchus flaviventer
FamilyMachaerirhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have bright yellow underparts, a black head and upperparts, and a prominent yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe). They also feature a distinctive white patch on the wing. Females are similar but have olive-green upperparts instead of black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, sibilant 'tseep' notes and a rapid 'swee-swee-swee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in New Guinea and the Cape York Peninsula of northeastern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesBroad, flattened bill, Bright yellow underparts, Black upperparts (male), Yellow supercilium, White wing patch
Description
The Yellow-breasted Boatbill is a small, striking passerine bird characterized by its distinctive broad, flattened bill. It is an active insectivore, often seen foraging for insects and spiders in the mid-canopy and understory of tropical forests.
