About the Whitehead's Broadbill
The Whitehead's Broadbill (Calyptomena whiteheadi) is a species of bird in the African and Green Broadbills family (Calyptomenidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 6 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code whibro1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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?
The Whitehead's Broadbill is a member of the African and Green Broadbills family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.
Related Species in African and Green Broadbills 6 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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