Broadbill Collection

World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California
World Record Broadbill Swordfish - Catalina Island, California, USA. Weighting a whopping 571lb (before the addition of a small child!). Date: 1930s

Page 190. The Sword Fish, from North America, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670079 Page 190. The Sword Fish, from North America, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Greater scaup duck, Aythya marila, female (White-faced duck, Anas fraenata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and banded broadbill, Eurylaimus javanicus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Green broadbill, Calyptomena viridis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Thomas Horsfield from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Banded broadbill, Eurylaimus javanicus (Horsfields gaper, Eurylaimus horsfieldii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Black-and-red broadbill, Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos (Black-billed gaper, Cymbirhynchus nasutus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir

Sport Fishing: Leaping Swordfish, 1950 (colour litho)
3036071 Sport Fishing: Leaping Swordfish, 1950 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a leaping swordfish (Xiphias gladius) on the line of a fisherman

Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis caudacuta) adult male, feeding on fruit in tree, Taman Negara N. P
Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis caudacuta) adult male, feeding on fruit in tree, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Rufous-sided Broadbill (Smithornis rufolateralis rufolateralis) adult male, perched on twig, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

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Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) Date:

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Black & Red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchus) Date:

Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis viridis) adult male, perched on twig, Way Kambas N. P
Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis viridis) adult male, perched on twig, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos siamensis) adult, calling, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos siamensis) adult, calling, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Banded Broadbill (Eurylaimus javanicus friedmanni) adult male, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, May
Banded Broadbill (Eurylaimus javanicus friedmanni) adult male, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Dusky Broadbill (Corydon sumatranus laoensis) adult, with leaf in beak, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Dusky Broadbill (Corydon sumatranus laoensis) adult, with leaf in beak, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Silver-breasted Broadbill (Serilophus lunatus stolidus) adult, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, May
Silver-breasted Broadbill (Serilophus lunatus stolidus) adult, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae cyanicauda) adult, with nesting material in beak, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Black-and-yellow Broadbill (Eurylaimus ochromalus) adult male, perched on branch, Krung Ching, Thailand, february

Green Broadbill South East Asia
PM-5763 GREEN BROADBILL South East Asia Calyptomena viridis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Broadbill
JLM-174 GREEN BROADBILL Calyptomena viridis John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser Green Broadbill Forests: Burma and Sumatra
KEL-1265 Lesser Green Broadbill Forests: Burma and Sumatra Calyptomena viridis Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The broadbill, a fascinating and diverse species found in various parts of the world, never fails to captivate with its unique characteristics. From the World Record Broadbill Swordfish off Catalina Island, California, to the historical accounts on page 190 depicting the North American Sword Fish from 1810-17, this creature has left an indelible mark. Intriguingly enough, there are other members of the avian family that share this name. The Greater scaup duck showcases its elegance alongside the Aythya marila female. Meanwhile, Jamaican tody and banded broadbills display their vibrant plumage in tropical habitats. One cannot overlook the striking beauty of species like the green broadbill and black-and-red broadbill. Whether it's Calyptomena viridis feeding on fruit in Taman Negara N. P or Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos perched gracefully on a branch, these birds truly exemplify nature's artistry. Sport fishing enthusiasts have also witnessed breathtaking moments when leaping swordfish make their presence known. A color lithograph from 1950 immortalizes one such encounter forever. From Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park to various other locations worldwide, these winged wonders continue to amaze us with their diversity and adaptability. May we always cherish and protect these extraordinary creatures for generations to come.