Black-and-red Broadbill
Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Eurylaimidae
About
The black-and-red broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family, Eurylaimidae. It is the only species in the genus Cymbirhynchus. A large, distinctive bird, it has maroon underparts, black upperparts, a maroon neck-band, and white bars on the wings. It also has a large, two-colored, blue-and-yellow bill. The species shows slight sexual dimorphism, with females being smaller than males. No other bird in its range resembles it, though the black-and-yellow broadbill has a similar call.
Fun Fact
Nests are built by both sexes, usually taking around 11 days to build, but sometimes taking up to 49 days.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on a variety of insects such as ants, beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and hemipteran bugs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance