lesser green broadbill

bird

Also known as: Calyptomena viridis

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The lesser green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis) is a species of broadbill, which are Old World tropical birds belonging to the family Eurylaimidae. These birds are characterized by their short, wide bills and often colorful plumage.12

The lesser green broadbill is a smaller species, measuring about 15 cm (6 inches) long. It is primarily green with a stubby tail and a tuft of feathers over its bill. Unlike many other broadbills that are insect eaters, this species is a quiet, solitary fruit eater. Broadbills are known for their unique leg muscle arrangement, pear-shaped hanging nests, and loud vocalizations, which can include whistles or croaks, and sounds made by wing whirring or bill snapping.1

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…represented by the 15-cm (6-inch) lesser green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis), of Malaysia; it is green, with a stubby tail and a puff of feathers over its bill.
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…represented by the 15-cm (6-inch) lesser green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis), of Malaysia; it is green, with a stubby tail and a puff of feathers over its bill.
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