Yellow-breasted Boatbill
Machaerirhynchus flaviventer
The Yellow-breasted Boatbill (Machaerirhynchus flaviventer) is a rare boatbill found in 3 countries, weighing about 10 g. The yellow-breasted boatbill is a species of bird found in New Guinea and Far North Queensland, Australia.
About the Yellow-breasted Boatbill
The yellow-breasted boatbill is a species of bird found in New Guinea and Far North Queensland, Australia. The yellow-breasted boatbill is a species of bird belonging to the Machaerirhynchidae family, of the genus Machaerirhynchus. The yellow-breasted boatbill is a common avian animal, and it is well known within communities of ornithologists. Its natural habitat is primarily that of subtropical or tropical regions, particularly moist forests; the yellow-breasted boatbill has no preference for altitude within its environment and can be found abundantly in its natural habitat.
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How to identify it
The yellow-breasted boatbill is a distinctive bird that is small in size and stature ranging from 11 cm to 12.5 cm. On average they weigh around 9-10g. Its black bill is large relative to its body and is wide, long and flat resembling the shape of a boat, hence the bird's name. The tip of the bird's beak is hooked, similar in shape to other bird species, especially those in the same Machaerirhynchidae family.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow-breasted Boatbill?
- The yellow-breasted boatbill is a distinctive bird that is small in size and stature ranging from 11 cm to 12.5 cm. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-breasted Boatbill?
- The Yellow-breasted Boatbill is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-breasted Boatbill?
- The Yellow-breasted Boatbill occurs in 3 countries, including Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-breasted Boatbill?
- The Yellow-breasted Boatbill is most easily confused with the Black-breasted Boatbill.
- Is the Yellow-breasted Boatbill endangered?
- The Yellow-breasted Boatbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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