Wildlifeof Vietnam
Long-tailed Broadbill
Pittas & Broadbills
Photo: Mike Gordon — wildlifeofeverywhere.com · Project photograph
Psarisomus dalhousiae
Rare visitor: recorded only occasionally in this country
Basic stats
Diet
Insects; occasionally small frogs, berries and other fruits
Habitat
Forest; builds a pear-shaped nest in a tree
Range
Himalayas east through north-east India to Southeast Asia, including Bhutan
Clutch size
5–6 white oval eggs
Size
About 25cm
Weight
50–60g
The long-tailed broadbill is a forest bird about 25cm long and weighing 50 to 60g. It has blue-green plumage on the belly, back and wings and a bright yellow throat and face, with the yellow continuing in a thin band around the neck. It is identified by its shrill call. It is the only bird in its genus (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is found in the Himalayas east through north-east India to Southeast Asia, including Bhutan. It is very sociable, normally travelling in large, noisy parties except in the mating season, and is usually found in small flocks, though shy and apt to hide in foliage. It builds a pear-shaped nest in a tree, the female lays five or six eggs, and both sexes incubate and feed the chicks. It is insectivorous.
Quick answers
- What does the Long-tailed Broadbill eat?
- Insects; occasionally small frogs, berries and other fruits
- What habitat does the Long-tailed Broadbill live in?
- Forest; builds a pear-shaped nest in a tree
- Where is the Long-tailed Broadbill found?
- Himalayas east through north-east India to Southeast Asia, including Bhutan
- How many eggs does the Long-tailed Broadbill lay?
- 5–6 white oval eggs
- How big is the Long-tailed Broadbill?
- About 25cm
- How much does the Long-tailed Broadbill weigh?
- 50–60g