African Broadbill
Smithornis capensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.0 cm
Weight
23.8 g
Family
Calyptomenidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The African Broadbill weighs about 24g and inhabits forest undergrowth across sub-Saharan Africa. Males perform a remarkable circular display flight that produces a purring sound with their wings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 23.8 g | 0.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Calyptomenidae |
| Genus | Smithornis |
| Species | Smithornis capensis |
Distribution
African Broadbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Broadbill endangered?
The African Broadbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Broadbill nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the African Broadbill?
The African Broadbill has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 23.8 g.
What order and family does the African Broadbill belong to?
The African Broadbill (Smithornis capensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Calyptomenidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Calyptomenidae family