African Broadbill

African BroadbillThis small bird has two separated ranges: coastal West Africa and a larger area from Uganda to southern Africa. It perches quietly in forest and feeds on invertebrates.How large is it?It is a small bird weighing about 23 g.Where does it feed and nest?This small bird has two separated ranges: coastal West Africa and a larger area from Uganda to southern Africa. It perches quietly in forest and feeds on invertebrates.It may stay motionless on a perch for long periods, then catch invertebrates on the ground, in trees, or occasionally in flight. Both sexes build an oval nest suspended from a low branch.Keeping it safeIUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global