Dusky Broadbill

Overview

The dusky broadbill (Corydon sumatranus) is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae, native to Southeast Asia. It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, although it may be slowly declining due to habitat loss from logging.

Identification

• Mostly charcoal grey plumage with a pale-yellow throat.
• Features a red bill and a brown eye ring.
• Distinguished by a single white band on the wings and some white bands on the underside of the tail.

Habitat

Found in moist and dry tropical and subtropical broadleaf forests, tropical swamps, and cloud forests with an upper elevation limit of 2000 metres. Its range includes Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.

Diet

Like most members of its family, the dusky broadbill is an insectivore.