Visayan Broadbill
Sarcophanops samarensis
The Visayan Broadbill (Sarcophanops samarensis) is a legendary grauer's broadbill and asian broadbill found only in the Philippines, weighing about 27 g. The Visayan broadbill is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific with the wattled broadbill.
About the Visayan Broadbill
The Visayan broadbill is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific with the wattled broadbill. It is endemic to the islands of Samar, Leyte and Bohol in the central Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Visayan Broadbill look like?
- The Visayan broadbill is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific with the wattled broadbill.
- How big is a Visayan Broadbill?
- The Visayan Broadbill is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.
- Where can you see a Visayan Broadbill?
- The Visayan Broadbill is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Visayan Broadbill?
- The Visayan Broadbill is most easily confused with the Wattled Broadbill.
- Is the Visayan Broadbill endangered?
- The Visayan Broadbill is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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