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Grauer’s Broadbill
Pseudocalyptomena graueri
Grauer's Broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Grauer’s Broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri) is a member of the Eurylaimidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 31.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Eurylaimidae Typical Broadbills
- Genus Pseudocalyptomena
- Species graueri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 31.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Eurylaimidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grauer’s Broadbill is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Grauer’s Broadbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Grauer’s Broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri) is a member of the Eurylaimidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Uganda, ec DR Congo.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 31.8 g, with a wing length of about 6.3 cm and a tail of around 3.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 19,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grauer’s Broadbill?
The Grauer’s Broadbill is a small bird that weighs around 31.8 g.
Where does the Grauer’s Broadbill live?
The Grauer’s Broadbill is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Uganda, ec DR Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Grauer’s Broadbill belong to?
The Grauer’s Broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri) belongs to the Eurylaimidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Grauer’s Broadbill eat?
The Grauer’s Broadbill is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Grauer’s Broadbill migrate?
The Grauer’s Broadbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Grauer’s Broadbill endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Grauer’s Broadbill make?
1 real field recording of the Grauer’s Broadbill — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Grauer’s Broadbill's range?
The Grauer’s Broadbill has a mapped global range of about 19,000 km².
Conservation
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