Green Broadbill

Calyptomena viridis

Near Threatened

The Green Broadbill is a jewel-like, entirely bright green bird of lowland and foothill rainforest in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its vivid plumage, rounded shape, and a small bill almost hidden by feathers make it superbly camouflaged among leaves, where it feeds mainly on figs and other fruit. Fun fact: Despite its glowing colour it can be remarkably hard to see, vanishing against the green canopy as Sundaland's lowland forests are cleared.

Family

Calyptomenidae

Group

African and Green Broadbills

Range

Green Broadbill Range — Lowland and foothill rainforest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo

Population

≈ Not quantified (declining)

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