long-tailed broadbill

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Also known as: Psarisomus dalhousiae

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The long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a species of bird belonging to the family Eurylaimidae, within the order Passeriformes. These birds are characterized by their chunky build, measuring 12.5 to 28 cm (5 to 11 inches) in length, and possess a short, wide bill with bristles or wattles at the base.1

Broadbills are known for their loud vocalizations, which can include whistling or croaking, and some species produce sounds through wing whirring or bill snapping. They construct pear-shaped, hanging nests, typically situated over water, with a side entrance near the top. The long-tailed broadbill itself has a green body, a head marked with black and yellow, and a graduated blue tail. While many broadbills are found in Malaysia, some species range to India and the Philippines, with two genera isolated in Africa.1

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…eaters, is the 25-cm (10-inch) long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae), which ranges from the Himalayas to Borneo. It has a green body, black-and-yellow head, and a graduated blue tail. A minor group of quiet, solitary fruit eaters is represented by the 15-cm (6-inch) lesser green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis), of Malaysia; it…
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…eaters, is the 25-cm (10-inch) long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae), which ranges from the Himalayas to Borneo. It has a green body, black-and-yellow head, and a graduated blue tail. A minor group of quiet, solitary fruit eaters is represented by the 15-cm (6-inch) lesser green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis), of Malaysia; it…
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