About the African Broadbill
The African broadbill, also known as the black-capped broadbill or Delacour's broadbill, is a species of bird in the sub-oscine family Calyptomenidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | African and Green Broadbills (Calyptomenidae) |
| Species | Smithornis capensis |
| Species Codes | afrbro1, AFBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Broadbill belong to?
The African Broadbill (Smithornis capensis) belongs to the African and Green Broadbills family (Calyptomenidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Broadbill?
The African broadbill, also known as the black-capped broadbill or Delacour's broadbill, is a species of bird in the sub-oscine family Calyptomenidae....
Where can I report a African Broadbill sighting?
You can log sightings of African Broadbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrbro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African and Green Broadbills 6 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
6
Species in Family
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