Black-and-yellow Broadbill

Eurylaimus ochromalus Raffles, 1822

33 gWeight

The black-and-yellow broadbill (Eurylaimus ochromalus) is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family Eurylaimidae.

Busiest months: March and July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Black-and-yellow Broadbill has been recorded at 104 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia2,175 records
Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia1,361 records
Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia997 records

More places

Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand572 records
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia539 records
Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia492 records
Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia453 records
Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia435 records
Kaeng Krachan NP – stream crossings 1–3Thailand407 records
Kinabatangan River – SukauMalaysia386 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-and-yellow broadbill (Eurylaimus ochromalus) is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family Eurylaimidae. A small, distinctive species, it has a black head, breastband, and upperparts, a white neckband, yellow streaking on the back and wings, and vinous-pink underparts that turn yellow towards the belly. The beak is bright blue, with a green tip to the upper mandible and black edges.

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Questions

How big is the Black-and-yellow Broadbill?

The Black-and-yellow Broadbill weighs around 33 g.

Where does the Black-and-yellow Broadbill live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Banyak and Batu Islands (west of northern, north-central Sumatra), Riau and Lingga islands (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra), northern Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo), Borneo and Pulau Laut (east of southeastern Borneo). It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Black-and-yellow Broadbill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and July (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-and-yellow Broadbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-and-yellow Broadbill as Near Threatened.

What does the Black-and-yellow Broadbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-and-yellow Broadbill in?

It belongs to the family Typical Broadbills (Eurylaimidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 33 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 79 mm
Tail: 48 mm
Bill: 20 mm
Tarsus: 20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Banyak and Batu Islands (west of northern, north-central Sumatra), Riau and Lingga islands (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra), northern Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo), Borneo and Pulau Laut (east of southeastern Borneo)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2