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[[Image:Silver-breasted_Broadbill.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Laurence Poh<br />Location: Pos Slim forest, Perak, Malaysia]] | [[Image:Silver-breasted_Broadbill.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Laurence Poh<br />Location: Pos Slim forest, Perak, Malaysia]] | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 17 July 2007
- Serilophus lunatus
Identification
Broad black supercillium,greyish white crown,light blue bill and narrow lemon yellow orbital skin diagnostic.Upper parts greyish brown with chestnut rump;underparts greyisg white,wings black with blue patch,tail black with white outer tail feathers.Female(in picture) has a narrow silvery white breast band.Note-claws appear silvery-white too.(check other pictures in Gallery.)
Distribution
The Himalayas,southern China and Myanmar through Sout-East Asia & the Malay Pensular to Sumatra.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Forest and Forest edges.
Behaviour
Frequents the canopy and middle story.Usualy solitary or in pairs but may some times gather in small parties.Generally unobtrusive,sitting quietly on a high perch.Shy bird.
