Wattled Broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii)
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Wattled Broadbill

Sarcophanops steerii (Sharpe, 1876)

39 gWeight

The wattled broadbill, Mindanao broadbill or Mindanao wattled broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii) is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific to the Visayan broadbill.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Wattled Broadbill has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines68 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines36 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines36 records
More places
  1. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines25 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines25 records
  3. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines14 records
  4. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines1 record

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 wattled broadbill, Mindanao broadbill or Mindanao wattled broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii) is a species of bird in the family Eurylaimidae where it was previously conspecific to the Visayan broadbill. It is endemic to the islands of Mindanao, Basilan, Dinagat and Siargao in the Philippines. It is one of the most striking birds in the country with its sky-blue wattle and bill and yellow wing patch.

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Questions

How big is the Wattled Broadbill?

The Wattled Broadbill weighs around 39 g.

Where does the Wattled Broadbill live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Mindanao group (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Wattled Broadbill?

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

Is the Wattled Broadbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Wattled Broadbill as Vulnerable.

What does the Wattled Broadbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Wattled Broadbill in?

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

At a glance

Weight
39 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
81 mm
Tail
56 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Mindanao group (southern 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

Visayan BroadbillVisayan BroadbillSarcophanops samarensisGrauer'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
Wattled Broadbill

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