#calyptomenidae

[herpsandbirds]

Whitehead’s Broadbill (Calyptomena whiteheadi), family Calyptomenidae, order Passeriformes, endemic to Borneo

photograph by Therese Ong

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

I'd like to request the green broadbill bird

Have you seen the green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis)?

I have now

Yes, in photos/videos

Yes, irl

I'm not sure

Voting ended onApr 15, 2025

[birds-that-screm]

Whitehead's Broadbill (Calyptomena whiteheadi)

© Charmain Ang

[best-bird-tournament]

Calyptomenidae family

Which is the best bird?

Green broadbill

Rufous-sided broadbill

African broadbill

Whitehead's broadbill

Voting ended onDec 20, 2025

This family contains just four eligible species in two genera (Smithornis and Calyptomena).

[this-is-a-nice-stick]

Whitehead's Broadbill (Calyptomena whiteheadi)

© Daniel Jimenez

[camouflage-birds]

Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis)

© Pattaraporn Vangtal

[hello-birdies]

Calyptomena whiteheadi by Weng Keong Liew

[herpsandbirds]

Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis), family Calyptomenidae, order Passeriformes, Thailand

photograph by Pushkarna Sachin