Long-tailed Broadbill
Psarisomus dalhousiae
The Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a rare grauer's broadbill and asian broadbill found in 12 countries, weighing about 67 g. The long-tailed broadbill is a species of bird that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia.
About the Long-tailed Broadbill
The long-tailed broadbill is a species of bird that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia. It is the only bird in the genus Psarisomus. The long-tailed broadbill is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighs between 50 and 60 grams. It can be identified by its shrill call.
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How to identify it
Adult long-tailed broadbills have a bright yellow throat and face, where the yellow patch ranges on each side of the occiput. The yellow feathers continue down to a form a thin band around the neck. There is a thin layer of pale-yellow/whitish feathers that envelops the yellow patch below their throat. Some even have a hint of pale yellow-green on their chin. They have a helmet-like black cap with a sleek blue patch on the crown and a smaller blue patch at the back of their neck. Voice: The long-tailed broadbill's call is a series of loud, sharp, downward-inflected whistles, "pseeu..pseeu..pseeu" and "tseeay..tseeay" sounds on a descending scale. They may also make a sharp rasping "pseeup" sound.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Long-tailed Broadbill?
- Adult long-tailed broadbills have a bright yellow throat and face, where the yellow patch ranges on each side of the occiput. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Long-tailed Broadbill?
- The Long-tailed Broadbill is a medium sized bird weighing about 67 g.
- Where can you see a Long-tailed Broadbill?
- The Long-tailed Broadbill occurs in 12 countries, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Long-tailed Broadbill?
- The Long-tailed Broadbill is most easily confused with the Black-and-red Broadbill, the Banded Broadbill and the Black-and-yellow Broadbill.
- Is the Long-tailed Broadbill endangered?
- The Long-tailed Broadbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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