Birds
File:Calyptomena viridis-20090308.jpg

Green Broadbill

Green Broadbill

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Green Broadbill is a brilliantly colored, plump broadbill, almost entirely emerald green with black markings around its eyes and wings.
Where to spot
Lowland tropical rainforests and montane forests up to moderate elevations in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Look for it feeding quietly in the mid to upper canopy of fruiting trees. Patience is key, as its camouflage is excellent. Listen for its short, whistled calls.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon when feeding on fruits.
File:Calyptomena viridis-20090308.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis 102413967.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis 226634771.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis 82277083.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis 82277089.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis 82496458.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis caudacuta 215483468.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis caudacuta 215483573.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis caudacuta 232080909.jpg
File:Calyptomena viridis-20090308.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis 102413967.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis 226634771.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis 82277083.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis 82277089.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis 82496458.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis caudacuta 215483468.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis caudacuta 215483573.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Calyptomena viridis caudacuta 232080909.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Green Broadbill's vibrant green plumage provides excellent camouflage in its leafy rainforest habitat, making it surprisingly difficult to spot despite its bright color.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:SmithornisRufolateralisWolf.jpg
100

Rufous-sided Broadbill

African and Green Broadbills
File:CalyptomenaWhiteheadiKeulemans.jpg
100

Whitehead's Broadbill

African and Green Broadbills
File:SmithornisSharpeiKeulemans.jpg
100

Gray-headed Broadbill

African and Green Broadbills
File:African Broadbill (Smithornis capensis) (45855507554).jpg
100

African Broadbill

African and Green Broadbills
File:CalyptomenaHosiiKeulemans.jpg
100

Hose's Broadbill

African and Green Broadbills
100

Penan Bulbul

Bulbuls
100

Sula Pitta

Pittas
100

Moluccan Cuckooshrike

Cuckooshrikes
File:Alaudala rufescens 77058327.jpg
100

Mediterranean Short-toed Lark

Larks
File:Coryphospingus pileatus.jpg
100

Pileated Finch

Tanagers and Allies