Long-tailed Broadbill
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The Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a species of broadbill that is found in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia. 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.
This is a forest species 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, laying 5–6 eggs that are incubated by both sexes; both sexes also help to feed the young.
The binomial commemorates Christina Countees of Dalhousie (1786-1839), wife of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Psarisomus dalhousiae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 08 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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