AFRICAN BROADBILL

(Smithornis capensis)

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Roberts VI / VII 490 / 533
Clements 2000 105.0010
Howard & Moore 2
(CBOS 5)
100-1

 

 
A small bird (about 14 cm), found in Africa south of the Sahara. It is a locally common resident from southern Natal to Zimbabwe and Caprivi. It inhabits dense woodland and is usually solitary. It has a froglike call and eats insects and spiders.

 

List of Stamps showing African Broadbill

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