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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.
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When to see the Long-tailed Broadbill
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Where to see the Long-tailed Broadbill
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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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Easily confused with
Black-and-red BroadbillCymbirhynchus macrorhynchosA large broadbill, the black-and-red broadbill has distinctive plumage and is unlikely to be mistaken for any other species within its range.
Banded BroadbillEurylaimus javanicusThe banded broadbill is a striking, large-bodied bird, with a length of 21.5–23.0 cm (8.5–9.1 in).
Black-and-yellow BroadbillEurylaimus ochromalusThe 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).
Side by side: Black-and-yellow Broadbill vs Long-tailed Broadbill · Black-and-red Broadbill vs Long-tailed Broadbill · Banded Broadbill vs Long-tailed Broadbill
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