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;[[:Category:Cymbirhynchus|Cymbirhynchus]] macrorhynchos | ;[[:Category:Cymbirhynchus|Cymbirhynchus]] macrorhynchos | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | Blackish upperparts, narrow white streak on wings, reddish maroon rump, black breast band separating reddish maroon throat patch and underparts together with blue maxilla and yellow mandible diagnostic. '''Juvenile''' -Throat and breast grey-brown. From juvenile [[Banded Broadbill]] by lack of yellow on upperparts. Size-25cm. | |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Myanmar]] and southern Indo-china through [[Malay Peninsula]] to [[Sumatra]], Bangka, Belitung and [[Borneo]]. | [[Myanmar]] and southern Indo-china through [[Malay Peninsula]] to [[Sumatra]], Bangka, Belitung and [[Borneo]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | There are 3 subspecies. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | Forests, | + | Forests, forest edges, plantations and mangroves fringes. |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | Frequents the middle and lower storeys, | + | Frequents the middle and lower storeys, usually near water courses. Generally unobtrusive, perching quietly in dense foliage. Will also perch on low branches overlooking water. Nests are constructed mostly on branches overhanging water. Shy. |
| + | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| + | Voice - Short and coarse grating notes similar to cicades. Also a brief rising trill like [[Black and Yellow Broadbill]] but shorter and softer. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Cymbirhynchus+macrorhynchos}} | {{GSearch|Cymbirhynchus+macrorhynchos}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Cymbirhynchus | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Cymbirhynchus]] |
Revision as of 14:06, 3 November 2008
- Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
Identification
Blackish upperparts, narrow white streak on wings, reddish maroon rump, black breast band separating reddish maroon throat patch and underparts together with blue maxilla and yellow mandible diagnostic. Juvenile -Throat and breast grey-brown. From juvenile Banded Broadbill by lack of yellow on upperparts. Size-25cm.
Distribution
Myanmar and southern Indo-china through Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Bangka, Belitung and Borneo.
Taxonomy
There are 3 subspecies.
Habitat
Forests, forest edges, plantations and mangroves fringes.
Behaviour
Frequents the middle and lower storeys, usually near water courses. Generally unobtrusive, perching quietly in dense foliage. Will also perch on low branches overlooking water. Nests are constructed mostly on branches overhanging water. Shy.
Vocalisation
Voice - Short and coarse grating notes similar to cicades. Also a brief rising trill like Black and Yellow Broadbill but shorter and softer.
