Banded Broadbill
Eurylaimus javanicus
The Banded Broadbill (Eurylaimus javanicus) is a rare grauer's broadbill and asian broadbill found in 8 countries, weighing about 78 g. The banded broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family Eurylaimidae found in Mainland Southeast Asia and the Greater Sunda Islands.
About the Banded Broadbill
The banded broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family Eurylaimidae found in Mainland Southeast Asia and the Greater Sunda Islands. It is sometimes split into two species, one including only the nominate subspecies, E. j. javanicus, and one including all the remaining subspecies. It inhabits a variety of forests, along with forest edge, rubber plantations and Falcataria falcata groves, mainly in lowland areas. A striking, large-bodied bird with a length of 21.5–23.0 cm (8.5–9.1 in), it is unlikely to be mistaken for another species. The broadbill is mostly purplish-red, with yellow-streaked black wings, a bright blue beak, a blackish face and greyish chin and upper…
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How to identify it
The banded broadbill is a striking, large-bodied bird, with a length of 21.5–23.0 cm (8.5–9.1 in). The weight of 10 adult pallidus specimens from the Malay Peninsula was 65.1–95.0 g (2.30–3.35 oz), males weighing slightly more than females. If seen clearly, the species is unlikely to be confused with any other bird. It may be mistaken for black-and-yellow broadbill, which differs in its smaller size, black head and contrasting white collar. Voice: The species' song is a remarkable, short, loud wheeoo or wiuk, occasionally prefaced with 4–9 whirr notes and always followed with a noisy, high-speed, rattling trill lasting 5–9 seconds that initially rises in pitch before quickly falling. This song is frequently given by two birds one after the other, with neighbouring pairs then responding.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Banded Broadbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Banded Broadbill?
- The banded broadbill is a striking, large-bodied bird, with a length of 21.5–23.0 cm (8.5–9.1 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Banded Broadbill?
- The Banded Broadbill is a medium sized bird weighing about 78 g.
- Where can you see a Banded Broadbill?
- The Banded Broadbill occurs in 8 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia.
- What birds look similar to a Banded Broadbill?
- The Banded Broadbill is most easily confused with the Black-and-yellow Broadbill.
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