About the Long-tailed Broadbill
The long-tailed broadbill is a species of bird that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia. It is the only bird in the genus Psarisomus. The long-tailed broadbill is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighs between 50 and 60 grams. It can be identified by its shrill call.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Asian and Grauer's Broadbills (Eurylaimidae) |
| Species | Psarisomus dalhousiae |
| Species Codes | lotbro1, LTBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Broadbill belong to?
The Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) belongs to the Asian and Grauer's Broadbills family (Eurylaimidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Broadbill?
The long-tailed broadbill is a species of bird that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia. It is the only bird in the genus Psarisomus. The long-tailed broadbill is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighs between 50 and 60 grams. It can be identi...
Where can I report a Long-tailed Broadbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Broadbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotbro1, or on iNaturalist.
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