Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Psarisomus dalhousiae Higher classification Psarisomus Order Passerine | Family Eurylaimidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Genus Psarisomus
Swainson, 1837 Similar Broadbill, Silver‑breasted broadbill, Green broadbill, Passerine, Black‑and‑red broadbill | ||
Long tailed broadbill
The long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a species of broadbill that is found in the Himalayas, extending east through Northeastern India to Southeast Asia. It is the only bird in the genus Psarisomus. The long-tailed broadbill is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighs between 50 and 60 grams. It can be identified by its shrill call.
The long-tailed broadbill is a forest bird that lives on insects. It is very sociable and normally travels in large, noisy parties except during the mating season. It builds a pear-shaped nest in a tree. The female usually lays between 5 and 6 eggs that are incubated by both sexes; both sexes also help to feed the young.
The scientific name commemorates Christina Broun, Countess of Dalhousie (1786–1839), wife of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie.
