African Broadbill
- Family
- Calyptomenidae
- Tail Shape
- rounded
- Wing Shape
- rounded
- Common Name
- African Broadbill
Why it matters
The African Broadbill is a small, elusive passerine known for its distinctive, rounded wing and tail shape, which aid in its maneuverability through dense forest understories. Collectors and ornithologists prize the species for its complex, mechanical-sounding display calls, which are a fascinating example of specialized vocal behavior in the Tyranni suborder.
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