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Long-tailed Broadbill
- Scientific name
- Psarisomus dalhousiae
- Family
- Eurylaimidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Long
Where it came from
The long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a distinctive passerine bird found across the Himalayan foothills and into Southeast Asia. Its taxonomic description dates back to the early 19th century, first documented by the Scottish naturalist Jameson in 1835. It belongs to the family Eurylaimidae, a group of birds known for their robust builds and wide, flattened beaks, which are evolutionary adaptations for their diet of insects and small fruits within dense forest canopies.
The bird is characterized by its vivid green plumage, bright yellow throat, and iconic elongated, graduated tail feathers that give the species its common name. Ornithological illustrations from the colonial era often highlighted its striking coloration, serving as a popular subject for naturalists documenting the biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent. It remains a species of interest for avian enthusiasts due to its unique vocalizations and social behavior in tropical montane forests.
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