Long-tailed Broadbill
A species of Long-tailed Broadbill Scientific name : Psarisomus dalhousiae Genus : Long-tailed Broadbill
Long-tailed Broadbill, A species of Long-tailed Broadbill
Botanical name: Psarisomus dalhousiae
Genus: Long-tailed Broadbill
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
Adult long-tailed broadbills have a bright yellow throat and face, where the yellow patch ranges on each side of the occiput. The yellow feathers continue down to a form a thin band around the neck. There is a thin layer of pale-yellow/whitish feathers that envelops the yellow patch below their throat. Some even have a hint of pale yellow-green on their chin. They have a helmet-like black cap with a sleek blue patch on the crown and a smaller blue patch at the back of their neck. The feathers along the back, belly and top of the wings are bright green produced by a combination of pigmentary and structural color. The underparts of the wings are a lighter green or blueish green. The primary feathers are black, with a metallic blue margin at the base of the external web and a white spot on the base of the inner web.Long-tailed broadbill have a long blue tail, but the under-tail is black. They have strong, broad bill that is yellowish green in color with lighter edges. They have a pea-green toes and brown legs. Juvenile long-tailed broadbills have a shorter tail, green head with duller plumage. A full-grown adult stand about 10 inches in length (25 cm) and weighs anywhere between 50 and 60 grams. 
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Long-tailed Broadbill mainly consume insects, including grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles. They forage in small groups and occasionally eat small frogs and berries. Their diet and feeding behavior showcase their insectivorous nature and adaptability.
Habitat
The habitat of long-tailed Broadbill encompasses a large variety of forested environments primarily within tropical and subtropical regions. These birds are commonly found in primary and secondary evergreen, semi-evergreen, and broadleaf forests, as well as mixed deciduous forests, areas adjacent to pine forests, and regions dominated by bamboo. They show a preference for forest ravines with sparse undergrowth and the presence of water bodies. During colder periods, they may venture into more open spaces, such as gardens.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Long-tailed broadbills are social birds that are usually seen foraging about in small flocks. They have also been seen in mixed-species flocks. Despite their loud high-pitched calls, they are relatively shy birds that usually hide among the foliage of trees. They are especially noisy during breeding season.
Distribution Area
The long-tailed broadbill is found in the Himalayas and Myanmar and discontinuously found through South-East Asia and the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo. They are distributed in a variety of countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Indonesia. They are commonly found in broad-leaved evergreen forests, ranging in altitudes from 150 to 2500 meters. Their natural habitats include: forests, streams and creeks, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist mountain forests. They seem to have a habitat preference nears small bodies of water such as streams, freshwater and wetlands. They are resident, non-migratory species. The populations of long-tailed broadbills that live in the higher altitudes of the Himalayas often move down to lower altitudes during cold winter months.
Species Status
According to the ICUN Red list of threatened species, the long-tailed broadbill is of least concern. They are fairly common throughout their range and are found in many national parks where they are protected throughout its range.
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Perching birds Genus
Long-tailed Broadbill Species
Long-tailed Broadbill 
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