About the Black-and-red Broadbill
The black-and-red broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family, Eurylaimidae. It is the only species in the genus Cymbirhynchus. A large, distinctive bird, it has maroon underparts, black upperparts, a maroon neck-band, and white bars on the wings. It also has a large, two-colored, blue-and-yellow bill. The species shows slight sexual dimorphism, with females being smaller than males. No other bird in its range resembles it, though the black-and-yellow broadbill has a similar call.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Asian and Grauer's Broadbills (Eurylaimidae) |
| Species | Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos |
| Species Codes | barbro1, BARB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-red Broadbill belong to?
The Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos) belongs to the Asian and Grauer's Broadbills family (Eurylaimidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-red Broadbill?
The black-and-red broadbill is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family, Eurylaimidae. It is the only species in the genus Cymbirhynchus. A large, distinctive bird, it has maroon underparts, black upperparts, a maroon neck-band, and white bars on the wings. It also has a large, two-colored,...
Where can I report a Black-and-red Broadbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-red Broadbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barbro1, or on iNaturalist.
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