Eurylaimidae

Eurylaimidae is a family of small to medium-sized birds in the order Passeriformes. They are commonly known as broadbills due to their distinctive broad, flat bill shape. Eurylaimidae is a small family, consisting of 22 species divided into five genera.

Members of Eurylaimidae are found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. They are generally arboreal birds, spending most of their time in the forest canopy. Broadbills are insectivorous birds, feeding on a variety of invertebrates, including insects, worms, and snails. Some species of broadbills have been observed eating small vertebrates, such as frogs and lizards.

Broadbills are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which are often described as whistling or warbling sounds. They are generally monogamous birds, with pairs forming during the breeding season. The breeding habits of Eurylaimidae are not well-studied, but it is believed that they lay two or three eggs per clutch, which are incubated for around 12-14 days.

Eurylaimidae birds are generally not considered to be threatened or endangered at a family level. However, some species are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List due to their restricted ranges or declining populations. Broadbills are considered to be part of the tropical forest ecosystem, playing a vital role in controlling insect populations and participating in seed dispersal.

Due to their cryptic behavior and limited geographic ranges, many species of Eurylaimidae are not well-studied, and further research is needed to fully understand the biology and ecology of this family.