Black-and-yellow Broadbill
Eurylaimus ochromalus
The Black-and-yellow Broadbill (Eurylaimus ochromalus) is a uncommon grauer's broadbill and asian broadbill found in 5 countries, weighing about 33 g. The black-and-yellow broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family Eurylaimidae.
About the Black-and-yellow Broadbill
The black-and-yellow broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family Eurylaimidae. A small, distinctive species, it has a black head, breastband, and upperparts, a white neckband, yellow streaking on the back and wings, and vinous-pink underparts that turn yellow towards the belly. The beak is bright blue, with a green tip to the upper mandible and black edges. It shows some sexual dimorphism, with the black breastband being incomplete in females.
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How to identify it
The black-and-yellow broadbill is a small, distinctive species of typical broadbill that is 13.5–15 cm (5.3–5.9 in) long and weighs 31–39 g (1.1–1.4 oz). Males have black heads and upperparts with a white collar and black breastband, along with prominent yellow markings on the back and wings. The underparts are vinous-pink, fading to yellow towards the belly and undertail coverts (tail feathers that cover the underside of the base of the tail). The tail is black, with yellow spots on the middle feathers and whiter ones on the outer feathers. Voice: The black-and-yellow broadbill's song is a cicada-like bubbling trill that starts with a few sharp downslurred notes before rising in pitch and gradually speeding up into an 8–12 second long low, quivering trill. This song is similar to that of a banded broadbill, but is longer, accelerates more slowly, lacks an initial whistle, and ends suddenly.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-and-yellow Broadbill?
- The black-and-yellow broadbill is a small, distinctive species of typical broadbill that is 13.5–15 cm (5.3–5.9 in) long and weighs 31–39 g (1.1–1.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-and-yellow Broadbill?
- The Black-and-yellow Broadbill is a small sized bird weighing about 33 g.
- Where can you see a Black-and-yellow Broadbill?
- The Black-and-yellow Broadbill occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Black-and-yellow Broadbill?
- The Black-and-yellow Broadbill is most easily confused with the Banded Broadbill.
- Is the Black-and-yellow Broadbill endangered?
- The Black-and-yellow Broadbill is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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