
Whitehead's Broadbill
A species of Asian green broadbills Scientific name : Calyptomena whiteheadi Genus : Asian green broadbills
Whitehead's Broadbill, A species of Asian green broadbills
Botanical name: Calyptomena whiteheadi
Genus: Asian green broadbills
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Description

The male weighs 142–171 g, the female 150–163 g and are about 24–27 cm long. Along with the other two species in the genus (Calyptomena), Whitehead's broadbill is vivid green. Whitehead's Broadbill has a black throat, which identifies it from the smaller Green Broadbill and blue-bellied Hose's Broadbill.

Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Whitehead's Broadbill predominantly consumes fruits, including berries and large drupes, swallowing items whole and later regurgitating inedible seeds. Insects, like moths, supplement its diet. It forages alone or in small groups, and may join mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
Whitehead's Broadbill typically inhabits montane forests and adjacent forest edges, with a preference for regions characterized by tall, robust tree growth. This species is best adapted to mature natural environments and is rarely observed in areas with stunted forest development. Geographically, it resides in broader mountainous regions, excluding elevation-specific details.
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Genus
Asian green broadbills Species
Whitehead's Broadbill