Jan 19
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Flying long tailed broadbill in rain, Bhutan

The long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a species of broadbill that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia. The scientific name commemorates Christina Broun, Countess of Dalhousie. It is the only bird in the genus Psarisomus. The long-tailed broadbill is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length. The Long-tailed Broadbill displays a yellow plumage on the throat. Blueish-green plumage on the belly, back, and wings. The long-tailed broadbill is a forest bird that lives on insects. It is very sociable and normally travels in large, noisy parties except during the mating season. The long-tailed broadbill feeds exclusively invertebrates, mostly insects; claims of fruit and berries eaten are unsupported. Not globally threatened. Occurs in many national parks and other protected areas throughout its range and is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jan 19
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Long tailed broadbill in rain, Bhutan

The long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a species of broadbill that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia. The scientific name commemorates Christina Broun, Countess of Dalhousie. It is the only bird in the genus Psarisomus. The long-tailed broadbill is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length. The Long-tailed Broadbill displays a yellow plumage on the throat. Blueish-green plumage on the belly, back, and wings. The long-tailed broadbill is a forest bird that lives on insects. It is very sociable and normally travels in large, noisy parties except during the mating season. The long-tailed broadbill feeds exclusively invertebrates, mostly insects; claims of fruit and berries eaten are unsupported. Not globally threatened. Occurs in many national parks and other protected areas throughout its range and is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jun 10
by Admin in Sattal 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, broadbill, Digitalfrescos, Long-tailed broadbill, Nikon, Nikon D750, sattal, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Long tailed broadbill with nesting material, Sattal

The long-tailed broadbill is a species of broadbill 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. The long-tailed broadbill is a forest bird that lives on insects. It is very sociable and normally travels in large, noisy parties except during the mating season. It builds a pear-shaped nest in a tree. The female usually lays between 5 and 6 eggs that are incubated by both sexes; both sexes also help to feed the young.This is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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