Birds of Singapore
by the Bird Society of Singapore
Calyptomena viridis
Family: African and Green Broadbills · Status: Very rare visitor · Size: 14–17 cm · Conservation: Near Threatened
Occurs from the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo.
Male has bright deep green overall plumage with broad tuft of feathers on top of bill, blackish patch on rear of ear-coverts and broad black bars on wing-coverts. Female resembles male but duller with no black markings. Juvenile resembles female but has paler breast and greenish-white vent.
Usually found in forest but also wooded areas and gardens in Singapore.
Frequents the middle and lower storeys.