Serilophus rubropygius
The Grey-lored Broadbill (*Serilophus rubropygius*) is a striking, small-to-medium-sized passerine, measuring about 16-17 cm (6.3-6.7 inches) in length, known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive features. Key identification marks include its broad, pale blue bill, a prominent grey lore (the area between the eye and the bill), and a broad black eye-stripe that contrasts with a white nuchal patch at the back of the neck. Its upperparts are generally olive-green, transitioning to a bright ru...
Primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and lower montane forests, favoring secondary growth, forest edges, bamboo thickets, and areas along streams or clearings. Found at elevations typically from lowlands up to 1,500-2,000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide array of insects such as grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, caterpillars, ants, and spiders, supplemented with some small fruit and other invertebrates. Forages by gleaning from vegetation and aerial sallying.
Grey-lored Broadbills are diurnal and often observed in small, active flocks of 5-15 individuals, or joining mixed-species foraging flocks with babblers and fantails. They are insectivorous, meticulously gleaning insects from foliage, branches, and trunks, and occasionally sallying for flying pre...
The Grey-lored Broadbill is a resident species primarily found across mainland Southeast Asia. Its distribution extends from northeastern India (specifically Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram) and southeastern Bangladesh (Chittagong Hills) eastward through Myanmar. The range continues...
Least Concern
- Broadbills represent an ancient lineage of passerine birds, making them subjects of great evolutionary interest. - Their intricately woven, hanging nests are true architectural marvels, often featuring a long, trailing 'tail' or a false entrance to confuse predators. - The bright, almost neon, ...