Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos)

The Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos) is a species of bird in the broadbill family. It is monotypic within the genus Cymbirhynchus.  I only saw one from a distance in Taman Negara so here’s a close-up from Wikipedia.

BRoadbillAnd my photos from about 300 metres.

IMG_1762 IMG_1763 IMG_1764IMG_1763aIMG_1764aAlthough they are found throughout South-east Asia, much of the habitat is not easily accessible by eco-tourists.  Taman Negara (blue dot) in Malaysia is very easy to get to and reliable for this species, try the Tahan Hide.  Xeno-canto has other locations where this bird can be seen.

BRoadbill2LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS BIRD

Wikipedia

Birdlife

Xeno-canto

The Guardian

VIDEO

Beautiful close-up of a beautiful bird!

A lovely pair in the rainforest.