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Wattled Broadbill
Sarcophanops steerii
Wattled Broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Wattled Broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii) is a member of the Eurylaimidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 38.7 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 Sarcophanops
- Species steerii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 38.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Eurylaimidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Near Threatened
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Wattled Broadbill is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Wattled Broadbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Wattled Broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii) is a member of the Eurylaimidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Mindanao group (s Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 38.7 g, with a wing length of about 8.1 cm and a tail of around 5.7 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 97,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Wattled Broadbill?
The Wattled Broadbill is a small bird that weighs around 38.7 g.
Where does the Wattled Broadbill live?
The Wattled Broadbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Mindanao group (s Philippines), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Wattled Broadbill belong to?
The Wattled Broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii) belongs to the Eurylaimidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Wattled Broadbill eat?
The Wattled Broadbill is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Wattled Broadbill migrate?
The Wattled Broadbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Wattled 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.
How large is the Wattled Broadbill's range?
The Wattled Broadbill has a mapped global range of about 97,000 km².
Conservation
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