Visayan Broadbill (Sarcophanops samarensis)
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Visayan Broadbill

Sarcophanops samarensis Steere, 1890

27 gWeight

The Visayan broadbill (Sarcophanops samarensis) is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific with the wattled broadbill.

Busiest months: March–April and August · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March–April and August · Most records: Philippines

Visayan Broadbill has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines241 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 Visayan broadbill (Sarcophanops samarensis) is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific with the wattled broadbill. It is endemic to the islands of Samar, Leyte and Bohol in the central Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Visayan Broadbill?

The Visayan Broadbill weighs around 27 g.

Where does the Visayan Broadbill live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: East Visayas (east-central Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Visayan Broadbill?

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

Is the Visayan Broadbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Visayan Broadbill as Vulnerable.

What does the Visayan Broadbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Visayan Broadbill in?

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

At a glance

Weight
27 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
129 mm
Tail
82 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

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

Range

Oriental: East Visayas (east-central Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Typical Broadbills Eurylaimidae
Genus
Sarcophanops

Other birds in the genus Sarcophanops

Wattled BroadbillWattled BroadbillSarcophanops steeriiGrauer's BroadbillGrauer's BroadbillPseudocalyptomena graueriLong-tailed BroadbillLong-tailed BroadbillPsarisomus dalhousiaeDusky BroadbillDusky BroadbillCorydon sumatranusGrey-lored BroadbillGrey-lored BroadbillSerilophus rubropygiusSilver-breasted BroadbillSilver-breasted BroadbillSerilophus lunatusBlack-and-red BroadbillBlack-and-red BroadbillCymbirhynchus macrorhynchosBanded BroadbillBanded BroadbillEurylaimus javanicusBlack-and-yellow BroadbillBlack-and-yellow BroadbillEurylaimus ochromalus
Visayan Broadbill

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