About the Whitehead's Broadbill
Whitehead's broadbill is a species of bird in the family Calyptomenidae. It is endemic to the mountain ranges of north-central Borneo, where it mainly inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations of 900–1,700 m (3,000–5,600 ft). It is 24–27 cm (9.4–10.6 in) long, with males weighing 142–171 g (5.0–6.0 oz) and females weighing 150–163 g (5.3–5.7 oz). Males are vivid green and have a black throat patch, black spots on the ear-coverts and back of the neck, and black markings and streaking all over the body. The tails and flight feathers are also blackish. Females are smaller and lack the black markings on the head and underparts. Juveniles look similar to adults but have fewer black markings.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | African and Green Broadbills (Calyptomenidae) |
| Species | Calyptomena whiteheadi |
| Species Codes | whibro1, WHBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whitehead's Broadbill belong to?
The Whitehead's Broadbill (Calyptomena whiteheadi) belongs to the African and Green Broadbills family (Calyptomenidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Whitehead's Broadbill?
Whitehead's broadbill is a species of bird in the family Calyptomenidae. It is endemic to the mountain ranges of north-central Borneo, where it mainly inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations of 900–1,700 m (3,000–5,600 ft). It is 24–27 cm (9.4–10.6 in) long, with males weighing 142–1...
Where can I report a Whitehead's Broadbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Whitehead's Broadbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whibro1, or on iNaturalist.