Gray-headed Broadbill

Smithornis sharpei

Least Concern

The Gray-headed Broadbill is a shy bird of lowland rainforest in Central Africa, from Cameroon and Gabon east into the Congo Basin. It has a grey head, greenish body, and a broad flat bill, and tends to perch quietly in the forest understorey. Fun fact: Like its relatives it advertises itself with a buzzing wing-rattle in display rather than a true song.

Family

Calyptomenidae

Group

African and Green Broadbills

Range

Gray-headed Broadbill Range — Lowland rainforest of Central Africa

Population

≈ Not quantified

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