Calyptomena hosii
The Hose's Broadbill, *Calyptomena hosii*, is a stunning jewel-toned bird, instantly recognizable by its vibrant emerald green plumage, bright azure-blue belly, and its distinctive, broad, almost bulbous bill. Measuring approximately 19-21 cm in length and weighing between 85-110 grams, this medium-sized passerine possesses a uniquely wide, flattened bill that is partially obscured by feather tufts at the base, giving it a somewhat comical yet endearing appearance. Males are typically brighte...
Primary montane and submontane rainforests, typically found at elevations between 600 and 1700 meters above sea level.
Primarily frugivorous, with a strong preference for ripe figs (Ficus species), supplemented with insects, especially during the breeding season to provide protein for growing chicks.
Hose's Broadbill is a diurnal species, often observed singly or in pairs, though it may occasionally join mixed-species foraging flocks. It primarily forages by plucking ripe fruits directly from trees and shrubs, showing a particular preference for figs. Its movements through the dense canopy ar...
Hose's Broadbill is strictly endemic to the island of Borneo, where its distribution is confined to the montane and submontane rainforests. It occurs across all Bornean territories, including the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah, Brunei, and the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan. Its presen...
Near Threatened
- Named after Charles Hose, a British colonial administrator, zoologist, and ethnologist who explored Borneo extensively in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. - Its common name, "Broadbill," refers to its unusually wide and flattened bill, which is perfectly adapted for plucking fruit with p...