Rufous-sided Broadbill (Smithornis rufolateralis)
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Rufous-sided Broadbill

Smithornis rufolateralis Gray, GR, 1864

19 gWeight

The rufous-sided broadbill (Smithornis rufolateralis) is a species of bird in the family Calyptomenidae.

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Uganda

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Uganda

Rufous-sided Broadbill has been recorded at 47 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 12 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ankasa NPGhana305 records
  2. Bosque Científica – Selva PrimariaEquatorial Guinea138 records
  3. Kakum NP – CanopyGhana116 records
More places
  1. Kakum National ParkGhana104 records
  2. Bonkro VillageGhana98 records
  3. Ebekawopa (Abrafo) Forest ReserveGhana87 records
  4. Ankasa NP – entrance vicinityGhana85 records
  5. Semuliki NPUganda64 records
  6. Atewa Range – upland forest & ridgeGhana59 records
  7. Kakum NP – Canopy Walkway & vicinityGhana57 records

Countries and regions with the most records

GhanaEquatorial GuineaUgandaGabonCameroonSierra LeoneCôte d’IvoireCentral African Republic

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 rufous-sided broadbill (Smithornis rufolateralis) is a species of bird in the family Calyptomenidae.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-sided Broadbill?

The Rufous-sided Broadbill weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Rufous-sided Broadbill live?

Its breeding range: Africa: central, west-central, western. It is most often recorded in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and Uganda.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-sided Broadbill?

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

Is the Rufous-sided Broadbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-sided Broadbill as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-sided Broadbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-sided Broadbill in?

It belongs to the family African & Green Broadbills (Calyptomenidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
61 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

Africa: central, west-central, western

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
African & Green Broadbills Calyptomenidae
Genus
Smithornis

Other birds in the genus Smithornis

Grey-headed BroadbillGrey-headed BroadbillSmithornis sharpeiAfrican BroadbillAfrican BroadbillSmithornis capensisGreen BroadbillGreen BroadbillCalyptomena viridisHose's BroadbillHose's BroadbillCalyptomena hosiiWhitehead's BroadbillWhitehead's BroadbillCalyptomena whiteheadi
Rufous-sided Broadbill

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