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Long-tailed Broadbill




Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a social bird usually seen in small groups and can be identified by their shrill calls. Its plumage is green with a striking black cap; bright yellow throat, face and collar; and long blue tail.

Diet consists of small beetles, cicadas, cockroaches, green grasshoppers, crickets, spiders, butterflies, ants and insect larvae.

Long-Tailed Broadbill can be seen in the Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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